Death by Lightning (2025)

Name: Death by Lightning
Genre: Crime, Drama
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford

★ 7.3/10 November 6, 2025 1 season

Crime Drama

Creator: Mike Makowsky

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

Where to watch

Netflix

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Creators

Mike Makowsky

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

About Death by Lightning (2025)

Death by Lightning is a 2025 drama and crime TV series from the United States created by Mike Makowsky, starring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen and Nick Offerman. It first aired on November 6, 2025. The series has 1 season and 4 episodes on Netflix. Episodes run about 53 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.3/10 from 105 votes — well received.

Death by Lightning: FAQ

When did Death by Lightning premiere?

Death by Lightning premiered on November 6, 2025.

Who created Death by Lightning?

Death by Lightning was created by Mike Makowsky.

Who is in the cast of Death by Lightning?

The main cast includes Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham and Bradley Whitford.

How many seasons does Death by Lightning have?

Death by Lightning has 1 season (4 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch Death by Lightning?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is Death by Lightning worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 105 ratings, so fans of drama and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.3/10105 votes

IMDb7.6/1020,091 votes

🏆 Awards: Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. 4 wins & 18 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: Netflix
Created by: Mike Makowsky
First aired: Nov 6, 2025
Last aired: Nov 6, 2025
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Bighead Littlehead

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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S1	7.1	7.3	7.4	7.4

9+ Awesome8+ Great7+ Good6+ Regular<6 Bad

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Keywords

based on novel or bookusa presidentpresidentminiseriespolitical assassination

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Death by Lightning (2025)

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About Death by Lightning (2025)

Death by Lightning: FAQ

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Series Details

Episode Ratings Heatmap

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Keywords

Member Reviews

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