Death by Lightning_
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
Network
Netflix
Episodes
4
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
23 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Death by Lightning has 1 season with 4 episodes spanning 2025.
Year context
Death by Lightning first aired 1 year ago in 2025.
CAST (14)
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(as Anders Grundberg)
DH
Dylan Hughes
Jim Garfield Jr.
Jack Alldridge
Harry Garfield
Andrew Hefler
Tom Platt
David Nykl
Levi Morton
Archie Fisher
Joe Brown
Laura Marcus
Mollie Garfield
SEASONS (1 season, 4 episodes)
SEASON 1Limited Series
01
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.
02
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.
03
Casus Belli
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
04
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.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
4
Episodes
53 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Mike Makowsky
Showrunner
David Benioff
Showrunner
Matt Ross
Showrunner
Bernadette Caulfield
Showrunner
D. B. Weiss
NETWORKS (1)
Netflix
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Episode Length
53 min/ep
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (67 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Death by Lightning about?
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Where can I watch Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Death by Lightning have?
Death by Lightning has 1 season with 4 episodes total.
Who created Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning was created by Mike Makowsky.
Who stars in Death by Lightning?
The cast of Death by Lightning includes Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford.
What is the rating of Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 67 votes on TMDB.
Is Death by Lightning still running?
Death by Lightning has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
