The Staircase

Sophie Turner Was Understandably Shocked by Our True-Crime Quiz

May 6, 2022

Sophie Turner Was Understandably Shocked by Our True-Crime Quiz

Sophie Turner and Odessa Young star in the new HBO Max true-crime series "The Staircase," but do they know just how wildly popular the true-crime genre really is?

The Staircase: A Complete Breakdown of the Peterson Family

May 2, 2022

The Staircase: A Complete Breakdown of the Peterson Family

HBO Max is revisiting the story of the death of Kathleen Peterson and the confusing murder trial of her husband, Michael Peterson.

30 Documentaries to Watch After You Finish "The Staircase"

Apr 29, 2022

30 Documentaries to Watch After You Finish "The Staircase"

If you're a true-crime fan, chances are you're making plans to watch HBO Max's "The Staircase."

HBO Max's "The Staircase" Explores a Familiar True-Crime Story

Apr 21, 2022

HBO Max's "The Staircase" Explores a Familiar True-Crime Story

A familiar true-crime story is getting a new adaptation.

With "The Staircase," Odessa Young Hopes People Learn About the Real Kathleen Peterson

Apr 20, 2022

With "The Staircase," Odessa Young Hopes People Learn About the Real Kathleen Peterson

HBO Max is adapting Netflix's "The Staircase" documentary and turning it into a scripted TV series.

HBO Max's "The Staircase" Is Based on an Unsettling Real Story

Apr 20, 2022

HBO Max's "The Staircase" Is Based on an Unsettling Real Story

18 years after the release of Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's docuseries "The Staircase," the story of Kathleen Peterson's death is being turned into a scripted series on HBO Max.

The Staircase: The Details Around Kathleen Peterson's Death Are Chilling

Jun 26, 2018

The Staircase: The Details Around Kathleen Peterson's Death Are Chilling

Recently revisited by Netflix, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's harrowing legal saga, The Staircase, reopens one of the most infamous cases in true crime: the tragic death of Kathleen Peterson, who was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her home.

Here's the OTHER Death at the Center of Netflix's The Staircase

Jun 25, 2018

Here's the OTHER Death at the Center of Netflix's The Staircase

Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's The Staircase alludes to the haunting center of novelist Michael Peterson's infamous murder case.

Let's Break Down The Staircase's Deeply Frustrating 13 Episodes

Jun 23, 2018

Let's Break Down The Staircase's Deeply Frustrating 13 Episodes

The Staircase, one of Netflix's most anticipated new Summer shows, has finally arrived on the streaming platform, and with it comes a whole lot of mystery.

How Did Kathleen Peterson Die? These Are the 4 Main Theories From The Staircase

Jun 23, 2018

How Did Kathleen Peterson Die? These Are the 4 Main Theories From The Staircase

There's no doubt about it: Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's true crime documentary The Staircase raises more questions than it answers.

The Staircase: Let's Unpack the Most Bizarre Theory About Kathleen Peterson's Death

Jun 17, 2018

The Staircase: Let's Unpack the Most Bizarre Theory About Kathleen Peterson's Death

As you make your way through all 13 episodes of The Staircase, a few different theories about the death of Kathleen Peterson emerge.

Read This Before You Watch Netflix's New Crime Saga, The Staircase

Jun 16, 2018

Read This Before You Watch Netflix's New Crime Saga, The Staircase

When it comes to digging up a captivating whodunit story, Netflix is the place to be.