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Death by Lightning

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Presenting 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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Death by Lightning

Seasons

Limited Series 90% Nov 2025 Details

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Mike Makowsky

Creator

Michael Shannon

President James Garfield

Matthew Macfadyen

Charles Guiteau

Nick Offerman

Chester Arthur

Bradley Whitford

James Blaine

Betty Gilpin

Crete Garfield

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Death by Lightning

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Series Info

Synopsis Presenting the story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Director
Matt Ross
Creator
Mike Makowsky
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 2025
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