Death by Lightning
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 6, 2025
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

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Summary: James Garfield's (Michael Shannon) presidency and his assassination by Charles Guiteau (Charles Guiteau) are the center of the four-part limited series based on "Destiny of the Republic" by Candice Millard.

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Network: Netflix
Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series
Seasons: 1

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best TV Season of 2025

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