Death by Lightning

TV Show · Drama, Crime · 2025

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

Starring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman

Episodes — Season 1

Episode 1

The Man from Ohio

At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released co...

Episode 2

Party Faithful

In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingr...

Episode 3

Casus Belli

Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries ever...

Episode 4

Destiny of the Republic

Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate,...