Death by Lightning

TV-MA2025•53m•7.3/10

DramaCrime

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7.3/10(95)

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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Bighead Littlehead

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Status

Ended

First Aired

November 6, 2025

Last Aired

November 6, 2025

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Mike Makowsky

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

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.

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.

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.

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.