The Staircase

Is The Staircase right for your family?

Series 2022 72 min/ep.

An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. 18 (BR)

Likely present: ViolenceRomance & relationshipsFamily themesHeavy emotional content

The suspicious death of a wife and the exploration of a family suggest violence, mystery, and heavy emotional content.

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