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Death by Lightning

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About Death by Lightning

Death by Lightning is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on Netflix on November 6, 2025. It has 1 season and 4 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "Destiny of the Republic", aired on November 6, 2025.

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

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

4 episodes · 1 season

Limited Series

2025 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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    4. Destiny of the Republic

    Finale

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

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    3. Casus Belli

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

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    2. 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.

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    1. 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.

Cast & crew

Created by Mike Makowsky

  • Tuppence Middleton

    Tuppence Middleton

    Kate Sprague

  • Vondie Curtis-Hall

    Vondie Curtis-Hall

    Frederick Douglass

  • Paula Malcomson

    Paula Malcomson

    Franny Scoville

  • Barry Shabaka Henley

    Barry Shabaka Henley

    Blanche Bruce

  • Dominic Applewhite

    Dominic Applewhite

    Grier

  • Nicholas Woodeson

    Nicholas Woodeson

    Loeffler

  • Daniel Gosling

    Daniel Gosling

    Foster

  • Christine Grace Szarkó

    Christine Grace Szarkó

    Dr. Susan Edson

  • Stuart Milligan

    Stuart Milligan

    Chairman Hoar

  • Mary Angiolillo

    Desk Matron

  • Roy McCrerey

    Roy McCrerey

    Alabama Man

  • Andrew Van Wilpe

    Arkansas Man

  • Henry Fisher

    Henry Fisher

    Connecticut Man

  • Jaimie Wilson

    Illinois Man

  • Steve Miner

    Steve Miner

    Indiana Man

  • Roderick Hill

    Roderick Hill

    Iowa Man

Death by Lightning FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Death by Lightning?

Death by Lightning has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 6, 2025.

When did the latest episode of Death by Lightning come out?

The most recent episode of Death by Lightning, Season 1 Episode 4 "Destiny of the Republic", aired on November 6, 2025.

How many seasons of Death by Lightning are there?

Death by Lightning has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

When did Death by Lightning first air?

Death by Lightning first aired on Netflix on November 6, 2025.

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