Why it may be worth watching
- Death by Lightning combines Drama and Crime storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.3/10 from 108 votes.
TV series
Death by Lightning
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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Michael ShannonJames Garfield
Matthew MacfadyenCharles Guiteau
Nick OffermanChester A. Arthur
Shea WhighamRoscoe Conkling
Bradley WhitfordJames Blaine
Betty GilpinCrete Garfield
Alfie TempestIrvin Garfield
Anders GrundbergAbram Garfield
Dylan HughesJim Garfield Jr.
Jack AlldridgeHarry Garfield
Andrew HeflerTom Platt
David NyklLevi Morton
Archie FisherJoe Brown
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Crime. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
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Themes and topics
based on novel or bookusa presidentpresidentminiseriespolitical assassination
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