Death by Lightning(2025)
Synopsis
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Created by Mike Makowsky
Where to watch Death by Lightning
Availability in US · data from JustWatch via TMDB
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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
Dylan Hughes
Jim Garfield Jr.
Jack Alldridge
Harry Garfield
Andrew Hefler
Tom Platt
David Nykl
Levi Morton
Archie Fisher
Joe Brown
Laura Marcus
Mollie Garfield
Seasons
Limited Series
4 episodes · 2025
Death by Lightning — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Death by Lightning?+
Death by Lightning is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Death by Lightning come out?+
Death by Lightning was first aired in 2025.
How many seasons of Death by Lightning are there?+
Death by Lightning has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.
Who created Death by Lightning?+
Death by Lightning was created by Mike Makowsky.
Who stars in Death by Lightning?+
Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham and Bradley Whitford.
Is Death by Lightning worth watching?+
Death by Lightning holds a 7.3/10 rating from 105 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and crime.
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