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After navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision; meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.

The Staircase

America's Sweetheart Or: Time Over Time

After a body with similar injuries to Kathleen's turns up at the county morgue, Sophie continues her quest to uncover what really happened to Kathleen; meanwhile, Martha decides to dig into her fraught past, despite pushback from Margaret.

Seek and Ye Shall

In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen's death; in 2017, Michael grapples with compromising his principles in exchange for his freedom.

Red in Tooth Claw

In the aftermath of the verdict in 2004, Michael and his family struggle with the court's decision; in France, Jean and his producer Denis butt heads over whose side of the story they are telling; Sophie strikes up an unlikely friendship.

The Beating Heart

After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household; Michael's fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

Common Sense

As the DA's office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael's past that threaten to derail the defense.

The Great Dissembler

While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary; after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.

Chiroptera

In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

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Exploring the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling N.C. family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson; based on a true story.

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