
EPISODE 1.1
911
In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is
... More charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.LessOscar-winner Colin Firth plays Michael Peterson, the real-life subject of lauded long-form true-crime docuseries of the same name, in this limited series exploring his life, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette).
Perhaps the focus of future chapters will be tighter, but as far as the premiere episodes are concerned, you'd be better off watching the documentary series first, before chasing it with Firth's acting masterclass.
Full reviewBest known for playing romantic leads and other charismatic types, (Firth) disappears, here, into a far murkier character.
Full reviewThis fictionalised remake of the 2004 true crime mini-series... is somehow more concrete than the original but altogether less captivating.
Full reviewThe Staircase: Limited Series is available to stream in New Zealand now on Neon.
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