Death by Lightning
2025 · 1 season · 4 episodes · Crime, Drama
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Seasons
1 season · 4 episodes- 1
The Man from Ohio
6 Nov 2025 53m
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
- 2
Party Faithful
6 Nov 2025 48m
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
- 3
Casus Belli
6 Nov 2025 48m
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
- 4
Destiny of the Republic
6 Nov 2025 1h 7m
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
Cast
Michael Shannon James Garfield
Matthew Macfadyen Charles Guiteau
Nick Offerman Chester A. Arthur
Shea Whigham Roscoe Conkling
Bradley Whitford James Blaine
Betty Gilpin Crete Garfield
Alfie Tempest Irvin Garfield
Anders Grundberg Abram Garfield
Dylan Hughes Jim Garfield Jr.
Jack Alldridge Harry Garfield
Andrew Hefler Tom Platt
David Nykl Levi MortonReviews 0
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