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4. Destiny of the Republic
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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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.
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4 episodes · 1 season
2025 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
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Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
E3
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
E2
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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At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
Created by Mike Makowsky
Death by Lightning has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 6, 2025.
The most recent episode of Death by Lightning, Season 1 Episode 4 "Destiny of the Republic", aired on November 6, 2025.
Death by Lightning has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
Death by Lightning first aired on Netflix on November 6, 2025.
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