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Death by Lightning

7.3TV-MA

SeriesDrama, Crime20251 Season

The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.

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  1. 1The Man from OhioNov 6, 2025 · 53m · ★ 7.1At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
  2. 2Party FaithfulNov 6, 2025 · 48m · ★ 7.3In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
  3. 3Casus BelliNov 6, 2025 · 48m · ★ 7.4Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
  4. 4Destiny of the RepublicNov 6, 2025 · 67m · ★ 7.4Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
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The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.

Created by
Mike Makowsky
Genres
Drama, Crime
Status
Ended
First aired
November 6, 2025
Last aired
November 6, 2025
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Episode length
53m
Language
English
Countries
United States of America
Networks
Netflix
Production
Bighead Littlehead
  • Michael ShannonJames Garfield
  • Matthew MacfadyenCharles Guiteau
  • Nick OffermanChester A. Arthur
  • Shea WhighamRoscoe Conkling
  • Bradley WhitfordJames Blaine
  • Betty GilpinCrete Garfield
  • Alfie TempestIrvin Garfield
  • Anders GrundbergAbram Garfield
  • Dylan HughesJim Garfield Jr.
  • Jack AlldridgeHarry Garfield
  • Andrew HeflerTom Platt

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