Death by Lightning
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. The Man from Ohio
Air Date: 2025-11-06
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
Air Date: 2025-11-06
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
Air Date: 2025-11-06
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
Air Date: 2025-11-06
Conkling 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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Rating
7.6/10
Release Date
2025-11-06
Episodes
4 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
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(as Anders Grundberg)
Dylan Hughes
Jim Garfield Jr.
Jack Alldridge
Harry Garfield
Andrew Hefler
Tom Platt
David Nykl
Levi Morton
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Production Companies
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