Firth's True Crime Drama The Staircase Airs Tonight

The gripping eight-part drama series, 'The Staircase,' starring Colin Firth, is set to captivate audiences as it airs on ITV1 at 9pm tonight. The series is a dramatized retelling of the true crime story of Michael Peterson, a writer and husband convicted of murdering his wife, Kathleen. Peterson was found by his wife's body at the bottom of the stairs and subsequently became the focus of a police investigation.

Originally released in 2022, 'The Staircase' delves into various timelines, including events before and after Kathleen's death, family dynamics, and Peterson's trial. The show has been widely praised by critics, with The Guardian awarding it four stars and highlighting Firth's brilliant performance. It also boasts a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, praised as a "fascinating portrait of grief and perspectives."

Colin Firth leads the ensemble cast as Michael Peterson, with Toni Collette portraying his wife, Kathleen. The supporting cast includes Michael Stuhlbarg as Peterson's lawyer and Sophie Turner as one of his adopted daughters, among others. The series previously aired on Sky Atlantic in the UK and will be available on ITVX.