Netflix just added a hit HBO crime drama starring Toni Collette—and it's already moving up the Top 10

The Staircase starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette is now streaming on Netflix.

Bryce Olin

Colin Firth, Toni Collette in The Staircase - Cr. HBO Max

If you're looking for a new limited true crime series on Netflix, The Staircase from HBO is probably the new show for you to watch right now.

Netflix has been licensing more and more shows and movies from direct competitors in recent months. A few of those, particularly the HBO shows, are performing quite well on the streaming service. In fact, a newly released HBO crime drama is climbing the ranks of the Netflix Top 10.

Starring frequent Netflix star Toni Collette and Colin Firth, The Staircase was just added to Netflix in December 2025, and it's already moved up to No. 9 on the Netflix Top 10 for TV shows.

The 2022 HBO limited series tells the story of Michael Peterson, an author who was accused of killing his wife, Kathleen Peterson, in 2001. In the series, Firth stars as Michael Peterson, while Collette stars as Kathleen. It's based on the true story of Kathleen and Michael Peterson, along with docuseries series of the same name.

The series follows the case from the time Kathleen was found dead at the bottom of the stairs at the Peterson home all the way through the results of the trial in the season finale.

Antonio Campos created the series for HBO. In addition to Firth and Collette, The Staircase features an incredible cast, including Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sophie Turner, Parker Post, Odessa Young, Rosemarie DeWitt, Tim Guinee, Juliette Binoche, Michael Stuhlbarg, Dane DeHaan, and Olivia DeJonge. That's a truly outstanding cast!

The Staircase boasts a 92% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2023. Firth and Collette were nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Limited Series.

In addition to the limited series, you can always watch the 2018 docuseries of the same name, which is now available to stream on Netflix right now. There are 10 episodes in the docuseries to watch right now, while the limited series only has eight episodes.

The surge of HBO shows on Netflix comes just days after Netflix placed the winning bid and secured a deal to buy HBO's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. There are still many steps that must take place for Netflix to secure a deal for WBD, but that's what is happening behind the scenes.

The Staircase isn't even the only show on the Netflix Top 10 right now, either. Love & Death starring Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, and Tom Pelphrey ranks No. 5 on the list, as well.

I have a feeling we'll be see even more HBO shows on this list as more and more HBO and HBO Max shows become available on Netflix. Stay tuned for more information!

Bryce Olin

Bryce Olin is the Entertainment Content Director for FanSided, where he oversees daily coverage of the biggest TV shows, movies, and books. After graduating from the University of Idaho with a degree in journalism and digital media, Bryce has been a key part of the FanSided network since 2014, where he helped grow Netflix Life into one of the go-to destinations for streaming news, release updates, and recommendations for Netflix shows and movies. Bryce is recognized for his expertise on Netflix’s biggest original hits, including Stranger Things, Wednesday, The Witcher, and Virgin River, and cast interviews with the stars of The Night Agent, Outer Banks, Orange is the New Black, and more. When he’s not analyzing cliffhangers, predicting premiere dates, or sharing the latest Netflix shows and movies that readers need to watch, Bryce is usually having a good time all the time with his family, friends, and dog.