Series

Death by Lightning

★ 7.4(83)202553m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Mike Makowsky
Release date: 2025-11-06
Runtime: 53m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: Netflix
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bighead Littlehead

Death by Lightning — trailer

About Death by Lightning

Death by Lightning is a 2025 web series in the Drama and Crime genres, created by Mike Makowsky, starring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen and Nick Offerman. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on Netflix. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 83 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Death by Lightning in Russia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Seasons (1)

Limited Series4 eps · 2025

Cast

Michael Shannon

James Garfield

Matthew Macfadyen

Charles Guiteau

Nick Offerman

Chester A. Arthur

Shea Whigham

Roscoe Conkling

Bradley Whitford

James Blaine

Betty Gilpin

Crete Garfield

Alfie Tempest

Irvin Garfield

Anders Grundberg

Abram Garfield

Dylan Hughes

Jim Garfield Jr.

Jack Alldridge

Harry Garfield

Andrew Hefler

Tom Platt

David Nykl

Levi Morton

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookusa presidentpresidentminiseriespolitical assassination

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Death by Lightning in Russia?+

Death by Lightning is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Russia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Death by Lightning on Netflix?+

Death by Lightning is not on Netflix in Russia right now.

How many seasons of Death by Lightning are there?+

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

Who stars in Death by Lightning?+

Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham and Bradley Whitford.

When did Death by Lightning come out?+

Death by Lightning is a 2025 web series created by Mike Makowsky.

What genre is Death by Lightning?+

Death by Lightning is Drama and Crime series.

Who created Death by Lightning?+

Death by Lightning was created by Mike Makowsky.