The Staircase is a 2004 French television miniseries by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade documenting the trial of Michael Peterson, convicted of murdering his wife, Kathleen Peterson. Following from de Lestrade's Oscar-winning Murder on a Sunday Morning, filming began soon after Peterson's indictment. Camera crews were given access to the accused's extended family, the defense attorneys, and the courtroom. An abbreviated version was broadcast as a special two-hour presentation of American news show Primetime Thursday on July 22, 2004. The miniseries was completed in September 2004, and premiered in October on Canal+, from January 10–14, 2005, on BBC Four, and from April 4–25 on Sundance Channel. Lestrade returned to film Peterson and his family in 2012–2013, covering developments in the case that were released as a two-hour sequel.
| Genre | Documentary film |
| Written by | Jean-Xavier de Lestrade |
| Directed by | Jean-Xavier de Lestrade |
| Starring | Michael Peterson, David Rudolf, Ron Guerette, Tom Maher, Bill Peterson, Freda Black, Jim Hardin, Arthur Holland |
| Country of origin | France |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Location(s) | Durham, North Carolina, Germany |
| Running time | 44-55 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Maha Productions |
| Original network | Canal+ (episodes 1–10), Netflix (episodes 11–13) |
| First shown in | France |
About The Staircase
Drama series about Michael Peterson who was accused of killing his wife Kathleen in 2001. The series is based upon the Netflix docu-series of the same name.
Achievement of The Staircase
The show's first season consisted of eight episodes in total.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Staircase
2000s French television series.. Peabody Award-winning television programs.
Latest information about The Staircase updated on July 28 2021.
