About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
2025
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
84
Genre
Drama, Crime
Status
Ended
Network
Netflix
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
The Man from Ohio
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
S01E02
Party Faithful
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
S01E03
Casus Belli
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
S01E04
Destiny of the Republic
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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Questions about Death by Lightning
How many seasons does Death by Lightning have?
Death by Lightning has 1 season and 4 episodes total.
Who created Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning was created by Mike Makowsky and first aired in 2025.
What genre is Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning is a Drama, Crime series.
Who stars in Death by Lightning?
The cast of Death by Lightning includes Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford.
What is the TMDB rating for Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 84 votes.
