Series

Death by Lightning

2025★ 7.31 seasons

The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.

Cast

Featured cast

Michael ShannonJames Garfield

Matthew MacfadyenCharles Guiteau

Nick OffermanChester A. Arthur

Shea WhighamRoscoe Conkling

Bradley WhitfordJames Blaine

Betty GilpinCrete Garfield

Episodes

1The Man from OhioAt the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever alter…53 min

2Party FaithfulIn the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.48 min

3Casus BelliTreachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audienc…48 min

4Destiny of the RepublicConkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decisio…67 min

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