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The Staircase

7.620041 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDocumentaryCrime

Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the…

DirectorJean-Xavier de Lestrade
WriterJean-Xavier de Lestrade
ProducerJean-Xavier de Lestrade

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NetflixNetflix
Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Crime or Accident?
Oct 7, 2004 6.8
E2
Secrets and Lies
Oct 7, 2004 6.1
E3
A Striking Coincidence
Oct 14, 2004 7.1
E4
A Prosecution Trickery
Oct 14, 2004 7.4
E5
A Weak Case
Oct 21, 2004 7.4
E6
The Prosecution's Revenge
Oct 21, 2004 7.4
E7
The Blow Poke Returns
Oct 28, 2004 7.7
E8
The Verdict
Oct 28, 2004 8.6
E9
Reopening the Case
Jan 30, 2013 7.6
E10
The Last Chance
Jan 30, 2013 7.6
E11
Looking for Closure
Jun 8, 2018 7.6
E12
Between Anger and Despair
Jun 8, 2018 7.5
E13
Flawed Justice
Jun 8, 2018 8.1

Cast · Directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade

MP
Michael Peterson
Self
RG
Ron Guerette
Self
TM
Tom Maher
Self
DR
David Rudolf
Self
BP
Bill Peterson
Self

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2012 · 7.3
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2008 · 5.0
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Murder on a Sunday Morning
2001 · 7.4
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The Staircase — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Staircase?

The Staircase is streaming on Netflix in India.

Is The Staircase on Netflix?

Yes — The Staircase is available on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Staircase on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Staircase isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on Netflix instead.

Where can I watch The Staircase for free?

The Staircase is available on Netflix in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Staircase?

The Staircase has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of The Staircase out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of The Staircase are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Staircase?

No — The Staircase ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.