Death by Lightning (2025)
2025 · 1 season · Drama, Crime
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Created by Mike Makowsky. Starring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham and Bradley Whitford.
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