
Death by Lightning
- 2025
- Ended
- Drama · Crime
- ~53m / ep
- 1 season
- 7.4/10
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Latest: Limited Series · 2025
View all seasonsE1. The Man from Ohio
Nov 6, 2025 · 53m
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
E2. Party Faithful
Nov 6, 2025 · 48m
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
E3. Casus Belli
Nov 6, 2025 · 48m
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
E4. Destiny of the Republic
Nov 6, 2025 · 67m
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.


































