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Death by Lightning (2025)

November. 06,2025

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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.

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Death by Lightning

2025 / TV-MA

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

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2025

4 Episode

Episode 1 - The Man from Ohio

November. 06,2025

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

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Episode 2 - Party Faithful

November. 06,2025

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

Episode 3 - Casus Belli

November. 06,2025

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

Episode 4 - Destiny of the Republic

November. 06,2025

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

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