Death by Lightning(2025)
Death by Lightning Synopsis
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Death by Lightning (2025) is a drama and crime series that premiered on November 6, 2025, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman and Shea Whigham. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 97 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2025-11-06
- Last aired:
- 2025-11-06
- Producers:
- D. B. Weiss, Mike Makowsky, Matt Ross
Death by Lightning (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Death by Lightning before you start streaming.
Death by Lightning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Shannon
as James Garfield
Matthew Macfadyen
as Charles Guiteau
Nick Offerman
as Chester A. Arthur
Shea Whigham
as Roscoe Conkling
Bradley Whitford
as James Blaine
Betty Gilpin
as Crete Garfield
Alfie Tempest
as Irvin Garfield
Anders Grundberg
as Abram Garfield
Dylan Hughes
as Jim Garfield Jr.
Jack Alldridge
as Harry Garfield
Andrew Hefler
as Tom Platt
David Nykl
as Levi Morton
Key crew
Executive produced by D. B. Weiss, Mike Makowsky and Matt Ross.
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Death by Lightning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 97 ratings.
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Death by Lightning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Death by Lightning?
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Death by Lightning (2025) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Death by Lightning are there?
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Death by Lightning has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 6, 2025.
Is Death by Lightning still running?
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No. Death by Lightning is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 6, 2025.
Who is in the cast of Death by Lightning?
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Death by Lightning (2025) stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham and Bradley Whitford. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Death by Lightning any good?
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Death by Lightning (2025) is rated 7.3 out of 10 from 97 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Death by Lightning trailer?
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The official Death by Lightning trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.