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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

2018Show1 season3 episodesTV-14

CrimeDocumentary
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A gripping, tense documentary series about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E1 "I Whispered Her Name" 7.3

Episodes

7.1

Story

Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen are the toast of Durham, North Carolina. But that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Kathleen is found dead in her home at the bottom of a staircase. Michael claims it was a tragic, accidental fall. But was she murdered? In this three-part series, we investigate the shocking details of the case through the people closest to it. We'll also reveal a 16-year-old secret and examine one of the most dramatic trials in recent history.

Feels like

  • True Crime
  • Murder Mystery
  • Legal Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Intriguing
  • Complex Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Bleak Atmosphere

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bryan Gildner

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Facts

April 8, 2018 · April 10, 2018 · Ended

First aired
April 8, 2018
Last aired
April 10, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

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Questions about An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase?

PhiloDiscovery+YouTube TVInvestigation DiscoverySpectrum On DemandPlexDiscovery +

In the United States, An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase streams on Philo, Discovery+, YouTube TV, Investigation Discovery, and Discovery +, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Is An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imageryStrong languageViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery, strong language, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase?

2 h

About 2 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.