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Death by Lightning.

Name: Death by Lightning
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2025-11-06
Rating: 7.3

7.3 / 1020251 seasons4 episodesEnded

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

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Created by Mike Makowsky

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Limited Series.

The Man from Ohio

2025-11-06 · 53m7.1

At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.

Party Faithful

2025-11-06 · 48m7.3

In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.

Casus Belli

2025-11-06 · 48m7.4

Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.

Destiny of the Republic

2025-11-06 · 1h 7m7.4

Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.