Series
Death by Lightning
DramaCrime
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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Seasons & episodes
1The Man from Ohio6 Nov 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.
2Party Faithful6 Nov 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.
3Casus Belli6 Nov 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.
4Destiny of the Republic6 Nov 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.
Details
- Created by
- Mike Makowsky
- First aired
- 6 Nov 2025
- Last aired
- 6 Nov 2025
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Netflix
- Episodes
- 4
- Votes
- 105 on TMDB
Cast
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
David NyklLevi Morton
Archie FisherJoe Brown
Laura MarcusMollie Garfield
