

6.272 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestAfter navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.
An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.
Acting
Firth's micro-expressions deserve their own study.
Direction
Campos blurs documentary and drama until you're lost.
Editing
Timeline shuffling that mirrors fractured memory.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Jean-Xavier de Lestrade documentary crew hated this adaptation and publicly criticized its fictionalized elements.
The actual owl theory came from a neighbor's suggestion and briefly made national news as a serious defense possibility.