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Death by Lightning

TV-MA20251 seasonMike Makowsky
IMDb 7.6

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

DramaCrime
Based On Novel Or BookUsa PresidentPresidentMiniseriesPolitical Assassination

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What is Death by Lightning (2025) about?

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

Who stars in Death by Lightning?

Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon (James Garfield), Matthew Macfadyen (Charles Guiteau), Nick Offerman (Chester A. Arthur), Shea Whigham (Roscoe Conkling), Bradley Whitford (James Blaine). The series was created by Mike Makowsky.

How many seasons does Death by Lightning have?

Death by Lightning has 1 seasons. There are 4 episodes in total.

Is Death by Lightning worth watching?

Death by Lightning holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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