Death by Lightning
Series Overview
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
53 min per episode
2025 – 2025
Premiered: Thu, Nov 6, 2025
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-09
Cast & Creators
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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
Archie Fisher
Joe Brown
Laura Marcus
Mollie Garfield
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Makowsky
Candice Millard
Ramin Djawadi
Adriano Goldman
Joseph Krings, Anna Hauger, Michael Ruscio
David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, Mike Makowsky, Bernadette Caulfield, Matt Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Krings
Editor
Anna Hauger
Editor
Michael Ruscio
Editor
Joe Leonard
Editor
Hameed Shaukat
Producer
Olly Robinson
Producer
Gemma Jackson
Production Design
Adriano Goldman
Director of Photography
Michael Wilkinson
Costume Design
Ramin Djawadi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death by Lightning
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What is Death by Lightning about?
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
How many seasons does Death by Lightning have?
Death by Lightning comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Death by Lightning?
Key cast members in Death by Lightning include Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford.
Who created or directed Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning was developed and directed by Mike Makowsky.