Archive · 21 Aug 2025
'Death by Lightning' Netflix Series Drops on November 6
Netflix is launching a new show called 'Death by Lightning' on November 6th.
It's a four-part drama about President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau.
Michael Shannon plays President Garfield, and Matthew Macfadyen plays Guiteau.
The show is based on the true story of Garfield's assassination.
It's about the themes of corruption in politics.
The show was directed by Matt Ross and produced by the same people who made 'Game of Thrones'.
Netflix will premiere the historical drama 'Death by Lightning' on November 6.
The four-episode series stars Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen.
It is based on the assassination of U.S. President James Garfield.
The show is adapted from Candice Millard’s book 'Destiny of the Republic'.
Matt Ross directs, with David Benioff and D.B. Weiss as executive producers.
- Who
- The series stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, and is directed by Matt Ross.
- What
- Netflix will premiere the drama series 'Death By Lightning'.
- When
- November 6.
- Where
- Netflix.
- Why
- The series is a drama based on the true story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau.
- Title
- 'Death by Lightning'
- Premiere Date
- November 6
- Network
- Netflix
- Episodes
- 4
- Main Cast
- Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman
- Director
- Matt Ross
