Mike Makowsky
Director
Death by Lightning (2025)
Limited Series
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Released Nov. 6, 2025
Episode 54 min
15+
Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
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Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Bighead Littlehead
Network: Netflix
Country: United States
Languages:
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S1E1 - 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.
Nov. 6, 2025, midnight
7.7
S1E2 - 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.
Nov. 6, 2025, midnight
7.8
S1E3 - Casus Belli
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
Nov. 6, 2025, midnight
7.8
S1E4 - 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.
Nov. 6, 2025, midnight
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54 min/ep
216 min
Nov. 6, 2025
Nov. 6, 2025, midnight
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TV-MA
15+
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