Death by Lightning (2025)

Name: Death by Lightning
Genre: Drama, Crime
Cast: Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford

★ 7.3 53m/ep Drama · Crime Latest: S1 E04

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
Cast: Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford, Betty Gilpin, Alfie Tempest, Anders Grundberg
Country: United States of America
First aired: November 6, 2025

Seasons

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Casus Belli
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
4. 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.