Series · Netflix
Death by Lightning
20254 episodes
Death by Lightning is a American series that premiered on Netflix in 2025. 4 episodes. Created by Mike Makowsky.
Original networkNetflixstreaming service · 643 shows on record19401960198020002020
On air 2025–2025: 1 year
Key facts
- Network
- Netflix
- Format
- Series
- Premiere
- November 6, 2025
- Finale
- November 6, 2025
- Years on air
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Language
- English
- Based on
- Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
Credits
Created byMike Makowsky
Executive producersD. B. WeissMatt RossBernadette CaulfieldDavid BenioffMike Makowsky
DirectorsMatt Ross
WritersMike Makowsky
MusicRamin Djawadi
Cast 6 on record
| Cast member | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Shannon | James A. Garfield |
| Matthew Macfadyen | Charles J. Guiteau |
| Bradley Whitford | James G. Blaine |
| Nick Offerman | Chester A. Arthur |
| Shea Whigham | Roscoe Conkling |
| Betty Gilpin | Lucretia Garfield |