Death by Lightning (2025)
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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Seasons & Episode
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Episode 1 - The Man from Ohio
November. 06,2025
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
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Episode 2 - Party Faithful
November. 06,2025
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
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Episode 3 - Casus Belli
November. 06,2025
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
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Episode 4 - Destiny of the Republic
November. 06,2025
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
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