Death by Lightning
2025 · Netflix · 53 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Destiny of the Republic
Thu, 6 Nov, 11:00 pm
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
About
Death by Lightning is a drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him.
Episodes
- E01
The Man from Ohio
Thu, 6 Nov· 52 minAt the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
- E02
Party Faithful
Thu, 6 Nov· 47 minIn the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
- E03
Casus Belli
Thu, 6 Nov· 47 minTreachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
- E04
Destiny of the Republic
Thu, 6 Nov· 66 minConkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
Cast
Michael Shannon
James Garfield
Matthew Macfadyen
Charles Guiteau
Nick Offerman
Chester A. Arthur
Betty Gilpin
Crete Garfield
Shea Whigham
Roscoe Conkling
Bradley Whitford
James Blaine