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
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
S1 E1The Man from Ohio
Nov 6, 20257.353 min
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
S1 E2Party Faithful
Nov 6, 20257.648 min
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
S1 E3Casus Belli
Nov 6, 20257.748 min
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
S1 E4Destiny of the Republic
Nov 6, 20257.867 min
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
Starring
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
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Death by Lightning?
- Death by Lightning is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Death by Lightning are there?
- Death by Lightning has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Death by Lightning?
- Death by Lightning has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 6, 2025.
- Who stars in Death by Lightning?
- Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford.
