The Staircase (Dramatisation)
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Jenny Tailor said:
Watched all available episodes on Sky. So far.
When I'm done with it - I'll be looking at the original documentary on Netflix.
I did find the advert on the radio for "The Staircase" a bit odd as it says "Streaming Now" but does not mention on which platform.
I watched the documentary possibly back in 2018, I'm glad I'd viewed it before this one as I'm a stickler for accuracy in this sort of thing; but as this dramatisation shows a lot of it depends on what was included in the documentary..The likeness between some of the actors and their real life counterparts is pretty incredible.When I'm done with it - I'll be looking at the original documentary on Netflix.
I did find the advert on the radio for "The Staircase" a bit odd as it says "Streaming Now" but does not mention on which platform.
It's a mad story.
Be aware that if you've only watched the TV documentary, it's well worth tracking down the BBC podcast. I flipped my opinion after listening to that, as there are crucial elements missed out of the documentary.
I don't know what's in the TV show so won't say more for fear of spoilers but it casts a very different light on the events and people.
Be aware that if you've only watched the TV documentary, it's well worth tracking down the BBC podcast. I flipped my opinion after listening to that, as there are crucial elements missed out of the documentary.
I don't know what's in the TV show so won't say more for fear of spoilers but it casts a very different light on the events and people.
The Sky version has got some of the casting spot on. Parker Posey as Freda Black is so good.
I, too, watched the Netflix docu when it first came out. A fascinating story, that made me switch my mind a few times. Since catching up with all the Sky episides, wife and I did the entire Netflix thing again. There was a few things I'd forgotten about. I'm not sure how true some of the Sky version are, as somethings touched on are not in the Netflix docu at all.
Thanks for the headsup on a podcast - will track that down.
This, and Netflix's 'How to make a murderer' make me worry about judicial systems.
I, too, watched the Netflix docu when it first came out. A fascinating story, that made me switch my mind a few times. Since catching up with all the Sky episides, wife and I did the entire Netflix thing again. There was a few things I'd forgotten about. I'm not sure how true some of the Sky version are, as somethings touched on are not in the Netflix docu at all.
Thanks for the headsup on a podcast - will track that down.
This, and Netflix's 'How to make a murderer' make me worry about judicial systems.
durbster said:
It's a mad story.
Be aware that if you've only watched the TV documentary, it's well worth tracking down the BBC podcast. I flipped my opinion after listening to that, as there are crucial elements missed out of the documentary.
I don't know what's in the TV show so won't say more for fear of spoilers but it casts a very different light on the events and people.
Thanks for the heads-up. I don't tend to do audio only/podcasts but may give it a go. Upon watching the original documentary I did research a little more, albeit mostly on Reddit so did read some of the rumours and whatnot. . Maybe this thread could become a general discussion on the event once we're passed any 'spoiler' stages. Be aware that if you've only watched the TV documentary, it's well worth tracking down the BBC podcast. I flipped my opinion after listening to that, as there are crucial elements missed out of the documentary.
I don't know what's in the TV show so won't say more for fear of spoilers but it casts a very different light on the events and people.
cheesewotsit said:
The Sky version has got some of the casting spot on. Parker Posey as Freda Black is so good.
I, too, watched the Netflix docu when it first came out. A fascinating story, that made me switch my mind a few times. Since catching up with all the Sky episides, wife and I did the entire Netflix thing again. There was a few things I'd forgotten about. I'm not sure how true some of the Sky version are, as somethings touched on are not in the Netflix docu at all.
Thanks for the headsup on a podcast - will track that down.
This, and Netflix's 'How to make a murderer' make me worry about judicial systems.
you think the juries got in wrong in both cases ?I, too, watched the Netflix docu when it first came out. A fascinating story, that made me switch my mind a few times. Since catching up with all the Sky episides, wife and I did the entire Netflix thing again. There was a few things I'd forgotten about. I'm not sure how true some of the Sky version are, as somethings touched on are not in the Netflix docu at all.
Thanks for the headsup on a podcast - will track that down.
This, and Netflix's 'How to make a murderer' make me worry about judicial systems.
Whats on Second said:
you think the juries got in wrong in both cases ?
Good question. The Patterson, possibly. I think an understanding of 'reasonable doubt' was lacking. Remove your own bias from it, there was absolutely reasonable doubt. And you can't find someone guilty when there is reasonable doubt. But false evidence/science can go a long way to allow a jury to make an incorrect decision. For Making a Murderer, everything was wrong leading up to the trial. I like to think I'm well rounded and somewhat educated about the world. If I was arrested for a murder that I didn't commit, I'd like to think I wouldn't accept what I was being told as truth. Preying on the less educated and gaining false confessions? That's the worrying bit. How many people are in jail because they've not got the capability or support to deal with the judicial process and have simply been taken advantage of?
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