Death by Lightning
Death by Lightning
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Death by Lightning

7.4 / 10
2025
1 season
4 episodes
DramaCrime

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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.

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Cast

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Shea Whigham

Shea Whigham

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Betty Gilpin

Betty Gilpin

Alfie Tempest

Alfie Tempest

Anders Grundberg

Anders Grundberg

D

Dylan Hughes

Jack Alldridge

Jack Alldridge

Andrew Hefler

Andrew Hefler

David Nykl

David Nykl

Seasons

  • The Man from Ohio

    1.The Man from Ohio

    7.3
    06-11-202553m

    At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.

  • Party Faithful

    2.Party Faithful

    7.7
    06-11-202548m

    In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.

  • Casus Belli

    3.Casus Belli

    7.8
    06-11-202548m

    Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.

  • Destiny of the Republic

    4.Destiny of the Republic

    7.9
    06-11-202567m

    Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.