How to watch The Staircase TV series in Australia


The Staircase TV series
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Colin Firth headlines the new crime drama, The Staircase, streaming on demand in Australia. Based on the 2004 true crime docuseries of the same name, Firth plays novelist Michael Peterson, who was convicted of killing his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Toni Collette, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey, and Sophie Turner, find out how and where to watch episodes of the miniseries here.

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The Staircase TV show 2022 preview

In 2004, filmmaker Jean-Xavier de Lestrade wrote and directed the docuseries, The Staircase, which documents the trial of author Michael Peterson. In 2001, Peterson found his wife dead at the bottom of the staircase at their home and told the authorities that she had fallen.

However, he became the main suspect in the death of his wife after the police concluded she was bludgeoned to death. The director and his crew were granted unusual access to Peterson’s lawyers and even his family, so that de Lestrade’s cameras capture every major highlight involving the very high profile murder trial and Peterson’s defence team.

This time, Annapurna Television and HBO Max are co-producing a dramatic adaptation of the documentary starring Colin Firth as Michael Peterson, Toni Collette as his wife, Kathleen, and Rosemarie DeWitt as Kathleen’s sister, Candace.

It also stars Sophie Turner as one of Peterson’s adopted daughters, Trini Alvarado as his ex-wife Patty, and Michael Stuhlbarg as David Rudolf, Peterson’s defence attorney. Adapting de Lestrade’s gripping courtroom thriller are Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohn, who has come on board as writers and showrunners.

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How many episodes in The Staircase?

The Staircase 2022 series consisted of eight episodes. It was officially announced last year after HBO Max had given the show a limited series order. The release date for the eight-episode series was on 5th May 2022 with a triple episode premiere on BINGE. On Foxtel, the TV series premiered with two episodes on the same day. After over a month, The Staircase concluded on 9th June 2022.

The Staircase TV series trailer

The trailer for the miniseries starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette is now out. Check it out below.

Which streaming services show The Staircase TV series?

In Australia, The Staircase can be streamed on BINGE. Foxtel also exclusively airs the series via FOX Showcase, alongside the streaming service, Foxtel Now.

Streaming ServicesThe Staircase TV show
BINGEYes
FoxtelYes
Foxtel NowYes
Amazon Prime VideoNo
Disney PlusNo
Paramount PlusNo
NetflixNo
StanNo
Apple TV+No
Free to airNo
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How to watch The Staircase TV series?

The Staircase premiered on BINGE with a 5th May release date. It also launched on Foxtel via FOX Showcase too. In Australia, FOX Showcase is available via Foxtel, Foxtel Now, or Foxtel from Telstra. The cheapest Foxtel Plus bundle already includes FOX Showcase, giving you access to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. For Foxtel Now users, FOX Showcase is part of the base Essentials pack.

Stream The Staircase on Foxtel Now

Another alternative to watch The Staircase TV show 2022 is via Foxtel Now’s free 10-day trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. For more streaming options, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.

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Stream The Staircase on BINGE

A limited series that aims to display contemporary American justice, The Staircase is available on streaming TV in Australia via BINGE, every episode of which can be accessed right away, free for the first 14 days. After your BINGE trial period has expired, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans.

A Basic with Ads subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in high definition on two devices. The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in HD. All BINGE plans are subject to cancellation at any time.

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Watch The Staircase on Telstra

In The Staircase, Colin Firth plays novelist Michael Peterson, who was convicted of killing his wife after she was discovered lying lifeless on the stairway of their home. To watch the series on select streaming services, Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts.

You can even save on plan fees with Foxtel. Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.

On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra!

The Staircase TV show 2022 cast

Check out the complete cast of The Staircase below.

  • Colin Firth as Michael Peterson
  • Toni Collette as Kathleen Peterson
  • Rosemarie DeWitt as Candace Hunt Zamperini
  • Juliette Binoche as Sophie Brunet
  • Parker Posey as Freda Black
  • Cullen Moss as Jim Hardin
  • Sophie Turner as Margaret Ratliff
  • Odessa Young as Martha Ratliff
  • Patrick Schwarzenegger as Todd Peterson
  • Dane DeHaan as Clayton Peterson
  • Olivia DeJonge as Caitlin Atwater
  • Michael Stuhlbarg as David Rudolf
  • Tim Guinee as Bill Peterson
  • Vincent Vermignon as Jean-Xavier

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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream The Staircase with BINGE, Foxtel and Foxtel Now.