Death by Lightning
- Drama
- Crime
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Death by Lightning is a drama series that premiered on November 6, 2025, telling the true story of James Garfield's rise to the U.S. presidency and Charles Guiteau's assassination of him. The limited series explores the historical events surrounding one of America's most pivotal moments.
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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
Tuppence MiddletonKate Sprague
Trailer
Official Trailer
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Man from Ohio | 2025-11-06 | 53m | 7.3 |
| 02 | Party Faithful | 2025-11-06 | 48m | 7.6 |
| 03 | Casus Belli | 2025-11-06 | 48m | 7.7 |
| 04 | Destiny of the Republic | 2025-11-06 | 67m | 7.8 |
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Death by Lightning has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did Death by Lightning premiere?
The series premiered on November 6, 2025.
How many seasons does Death by Lightning have?
The series has one season.
What is Death by Lightning about?
The drama follows James Garfield's journey from obscurity to becoming America's 20th President, and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Where can I watch Death by Lightning?
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