Colin Firth’s Near-Perfect HBO Crime Miniseries Is the Tensest 9-Hour Binge of the Decade

The HBO Max miniseries The Staircase is based on a true crime case and the acclaimed 2004 documentary by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. Created by Antonio Campos (known for The Devil All the Time and The Beast in the Woods), the series follows the story of Michael Peterson, a writer accused of killing his wife, Kathleen. On December 9, 2001, Kathleen was found dead at the bottom of the stairs in their Durham, North Carolina home. The series meticulously examines all aspects of the case, using compelling storytelling to build suspense throughout.
