2022 saw the release of some brilliant series’ on streaming platforms and by the looks of it, 2023 will have the same pattern. While everyone is really excited about all the new series coming to their small screens, one can’t help but wonder how their older shows are doing and whether or not they be renewed for another season. Well, that’s where we come in.
Whether it is good news or bad news or any kind of update, we have you covered, and this time we will be talking about The Staircase Season 2 because we know that everyone has been wondering whether or not this will come to in 2023 or the future.
The Staircase was undoubtedly one of the best crime series in 2022, with brilliant critics’ reviews as well as love from the viewers, which always means that people will want another season. While the updates about The Staircase Season 2 are limited, we will try and tell you everything we know about it so far.
So, keep reading this article for any updates regarding The Staircase Season 2 along with the speculated plot, cast, and release date
Has The Staircase Been Renewed for Another Season?
We have some good news and some bad news when it comes to this section of the article and in regards to The Staircase Season 2. We will start with the bad news. The Staircase Season 2 hasn’t been renewed for another season yet, and sources have claimed that because it was originally a limited series based on a true crime, it could be likely that The Staircase doesn’t get renewed for another season.
Now, on to some good news because we know you need it. While The Staircase Season 2 has not been confirmed just yet, the series hasn’t been canceled either, and sometimes no update isn’t the worst thing ever. Yes, originally, The Staircase was a limited series, but if we have learned anything in these last few years is the fact that lately, limited series aren’t necessarily limited anymore, especially if they are popular, which The Staircase most certainly was.
As for the actual crime angle talked about by a few sources, we agree that if The Staircase Season 2 were to happen, it would be more fictional, or it might have to stay true to the events, and we will explore more this in the next section of the article. Nevertheless, let us take the example of The Watcher.
The series was based on a true story, was meant to have one season, and has now been renewed for a second season. Nothing can happen, and given how famous and critically acclaimed The Staircase was, there are some hopes, but if we adhere to most sources, then it might be time to move on from The Staircase, albeit we will still explore the possibility.
What Will The Staircase Season 2 be About?
Since The Staircase Season 2 has not been confirmed yet, we don’t have any official synopsis or plot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have our speculations about The Staircase Season 2.
But before that, let us recap the first season and how that might impact the events of the second season, should it happen this year. The first season of The Staircase was based on actual events, although the series was dramatized for the viewers. The story revolved around the death of Kathleen Peterson, who was found dead at the bottom of the stairs in the home she shared with her husband, Michael, and their children. Although Kathleen’s death was initially ruled an accident, after autopsies and whatnot, her husband, Michael Peterson, became the prime suspect in her untimely death, which was no longer deemed an accident, but a murder.
The entire Peterson family went through a very turbulent and stressful period through all the trials and hearings. Of course, the case became popular amongst the public. A team of French documentary filmmakers took a deep interest in his story, which in turn helped him maintain his innocent image until the end.
The Staircase was based on actual events, which means if The Staircase Season 2 were to happen, it could go two ways. First, it could explore the life of Michael Peterson after the trial concluded. It could be fictional or based on actual life events that eventually happened. It would be a tricky pathway to follow, but fans are intrigued to know more about Michael, his new life, and his old family.
The second possibility is that the next season could be entirely fictional, which we are expecting from The Watcher as well. With this, the writer and director would have the creative liberty to go in any direction they wanted to. We would love to know in the comments which of these sounds more appealing for The Staircase Season 2 if it happens.
The Cast of The Staircase Season 2
One of the best things about The Staircase was its cast, filled with a-list actors and actresses to the brim, which attracted many viewers in the first place. If we were to see The Staircase Season 2 eventually, Colin Firth would reprise his role as Michael Peterson because Firth is irreplaceable. Firth is one of the leading actors worldwide, and while some thought he had lost the acting charm, he proved everyone wrong by playing Michael Peterson.
We would love to see him return for The Staircase Season 2. Although Kathleen’s untimely death was the main plotline, we can always see her in flashbacks, meaning that Toni Collette would reprise her role as Kathleen, and everyone would be more than thrilled about that.
Other actors and actresses expected to be seen in The Staircase Season 2 are Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sophie Turner, Juliette Binoche, Olivia DeJonge, Michael Stuhlbarg, Dane DeHaan, and Odessa Young, amongst others.
When and Where Can you Watch The Staircase Season 2?
There has yet to be a confirmation on when we can expect The Staircase Season 2 if it does get renewed, but ideally, it would have been slated for a 2023 release. If there is news about The Staircase Season 2 this year, it should be on your screens by the next time this year.
We will make sure that we keep you updated with any information regarding The Staircase Season 2 because we want to see it happen just as much as you do.
Is There a Trailer for The Staircase Season 2?
As of now, there is no trailer for The Staircase Season 2, but until then, it doesn’t mean you can’t take another look at the trailer for the first season, which drew a lot of attention and intrigue with almost ten million views. Maybe 2023 is the year we get a trailer for The Staircase Season 2.
Conclusion
While we know that limited series have their period of existence set in stone, that hasn’t been the case in the last few years, which is what compelled us to revisit The Staircase, especially since it was one of the best series released in 2022.
Do let us know in the comments if you think The Staircase Season 2 will happen eventually or if you even want it to!
Deepti is a prolific content writer for OpenMediaHub who specializes in movies, tv shows, and web series, along with occasional reviews. Her interests lie in watching different genres and reading comics books, although her main passion is writing for as long as she remembers.
