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Death by Lightning

Limited Series

4 episodes · premiered Nov 6, 2025

Where to watch Death by Lightning

  1. E1 The Man from Ohio

    Nov 6, 2025 · 53m

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

  2. E2 Party Faithful

    Nov 6, 2025 · 48m

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

  3. E3 Casus Belli

    Nov 6, 2025 · 48m

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

  4. E4 Destiny of the Republic

    Nov 6, 2025 · 1h 7m

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