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Death by Lightning

2025 · 1 season · 4 ep · Drama · Crime

TMDB 7.3/10 (91 votes)

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

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Death by Lightning

2025 · 1 season · 4 ep · Drama · Crime

TMDB 7.3/10 (91 votes)

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

IMDb ↗Screen catalogue →

0 members

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Cast & creators

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Michael Shannonas James Garfield

Matthew Macfadyenas Charles Guiteau

Nick Offermanas Chester A. Arthur

Shea Whighamas Roscoe Conkling

Bradley Whitfordas James Blaine

Betty Gilpinas Crete Garfield

Alfie Tempestas Irvin Garfield

Anders Grundbergas Abram Garfield

Dylan Hughesas Jim Garfield Jr.

Jack Alldridgeas Harry Garfield

Andrew Hefleras Tom Platt

David Nyklas Levi Morton

Archie Fisheras Joe Brown

Laura Marcusas Mollie Garfield

Cast & crew political lean — 3 of 15 researched: 2 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

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Death by Lightning is an American historical drama miniseries created by Mike Makowsky and based on the 2011 book Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard. It stars Michael Shannon as United States President James A. Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as his assassin Charles J. Guiteau. The four-episode series premiered on November 6, 2025, on Netflix. It received widespread acclaim from critics, with particular praise for the performances, and was named one of the best television programs of the year by the American Film Institute.

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