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The Staircase

TV2022 – 20221 season8 episodes eps
HBO Max#4Crime#126Drama#333
TV Rank
May 31, 2026
#470
Most popular TV show
Buzz Score
May 31, 2026
1.6
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The Staircase
About

The Staircase

The Staircase is a true crime documentary series that follows the captivating and controversial murder trial of author Michael Peterson. With unprecedented access to Peterson's defense team, the series delves into the details of the case, exploring the evidence and courtroom drama. Spanning over several years, The Staircase provides a compelling look into the tactics used by both the prosecution and the defense, raising questions about the justice system and the truth behind the mysterious death of Kathleen Peterson.

Status
Ended
First aired
2022
Last aired
2022
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Rating
TV-MA
Streaming
NetflixHBO Max Amazon ChannelNetflix Standard with AdsHBO Max
Rankings
#470All TV#4HBO Max#333Drama
Links
r/TheStaircaseWikipediaOfficial site
Daily update · May 31, 2026

The Staircase ranks #470 most popular TV show with a Buzz Score of 1.6. It peaked at #208 of all time (May 5 – Jun 3, 2022). It ranks #580 over the past 365 days.

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Ranks on May 31, 2026

Overall, network, and genre
#470
TV
#4
HBO Max
#333
Drama
#126
Crime

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
34.4
#208Overall rank
May 5 – Jun 3, 2022
1-Year Buzz Score
1.5
#580Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Top Cast

Most popular The Staircase cast members by current Buzz Score on May 31, 2026
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#1
Colin Firth
as Michael Peterson
5.9
#2
Sophie Turner
as Margaret Ratliff
4.4
#3
Toni Collette
as Kathleen Peterson
3.8
#4
Patrick Schwarzenegger
as Todd Peterson
3.0
#5
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as Freda Black
2.6
#6
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as Candace Zamperini
2.0
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