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Death by Lightning

2025

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3.8/5

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3.8/5

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Synopsis

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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Julie Campistron
Julierated ★ 8/10
November 13, 2025

Interesting historically and very well acted. Only 4 episodes, so it’s a quick viewing.

Casting

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

James Garfield

Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Charles Guiteau

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Chester Arthur

Betty Gilpin

Betty Gilpin

Crete Garfield

Laura Marcus

Laura Marcus

Mollie Garfield

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Secrétaire d'État James Blaine

Shea Whigham

Shea Whigham

Sénateur Roscoe Conkling

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Frederick Douglass

Zeljko Ivanek

Zeljko Ivanek

Dr. Bliss

Barry Shabaka Henley

Barry Shabaka Henley

Sénateur Blanche Bruce

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