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TV-MA 2025 1 Seasons 53m / ep

Death by Lightning

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Overview

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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1

The Man from Ohio

At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.

2025-11-06
2

Party Faithful

In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.

2025-11-06
3

Casus Belli

Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.

2025-11-06
4

Destiny of the Republic

Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.

2025-11-06

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Photo of Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

James Garfield

 Photo of Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Charles Guiteau

 Photo of Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Chester A. Arthur

 Photo of Shea Whigham

Shea Whigham

Roscoe Conkling

 Photo of Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

James Blaine

 Photo of Betty Gilpin

Betty Gilpin

Crete Garfield

 Photo of Alfie Tempest

Alfie Tempest

Irvin Garfield

 Photo of Anders Grundberg

Anders Grundberg

Abram Garfield(as Anders Grundberg)

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