Plot Synopsis

THE STAIRCASE is an eight-episode limited series that explores the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson. On December 9, 2001, Michael makes a frantic 911 call reporting Kathleen has fallen down the stairs of their Durham, NC home. But when the district attorney brings murder charges, members of Michael's blended family must choose whose side they're on and which version of events to believe. As the case becomes engulfed in a media circus, a French documentary film crew arrives to meticulously chronicle its many twists and turns. Intertwining multiple perspectives and timelines, this gripping limited series explores the elusive nature of truth, while serving as an intimate portrait of a family's grief. The first three episodes dropped on Thursday, May 5, 2022 on HBO Max+, with a new episode debuting each Thursday through June 9.
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On Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Warner Bros. Home Entertainment released THE STAIRCASE: LIMITED SERIES on DVD with all 8 gripping episodes plus bonus content. Inspired by a true story, this series (Nominated for 2 Emmy awards) explores the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson. On December 9, 2001, Michael makes a frantic 911 call reporting Kathleen has fallen down the stairs of their Durham, NC home. But when the district attorney brings murder charges, members of Michael's blended family must choose whose side they're on and which version of events to believe. As the case becomes engulfed in a media circus, a French documentary film crew arrives to meticulously chronicle its many twists and turns. Intertwining multiple perspectives and timelines, this gripping limited series explores the elusive nature of truth. Run Time: 577 minutes. This is a must own for true crime fans. Buy and binge now! (Click the red "Buy DVDs" button on this page)

SPECIAL FEATURES
- "Inside the Episode" Featurettes
- Peterson Home Set Tour
- The Art of Acting
- Sustainable Set Tour
- Georgia Public Locations
- The Owl Theory