The final three episodes of The Staircase catch up with Peterson in his life outside of prison before he entered an Alford plea in 2017. She also died on a staircase, casting major doubts over the defense case. The death of another woman close to Peterson from 17 years earlier sparks a new investigation. Episode Guide. ... "The staircase" is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a … Since Peterson’s release from prison, nothing has happened — he’s still on house arrest, and his retrial is still pending. THE STAIRCASE is protracted and meticulous, yet a fascinating study of how a 'Dream Team' legal defense is organized and executed. Movies. The three new episodes of The Staircase, which hit Netflix on Friday, return to the case in 2014, two years after that moment. In December of 2001 acclaimed author, Michael Peterson, was accused in the death of his wife, Kathleen. An astounding revelation opens the door for Michael Peterson's final appeal. In keeping with the growing trend of true crime narratives, Netflix has ordered three new episodes continuing the 2004 documentary series, “The Staircase.” The first episode is slated to premiere at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival on April 28, with the original season as well as the new episodes coming to Netflix in the summer. The prosecution's blood spatter expert has been outed as a fraud, and the defense team seeks a retrial. Menu. …