New to Netflix on November 6, 2025, Death by Lightning is a historical drama miniseries tracing the assassination of U.S. President James A. Garfield (Michael Shannon) in 1881. Directed by talented actor and filmmaker Matt Ross (Captain Fantastic) and executive produced by Game of Thrones veterans David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the four-part series is based on Candice Millard's 2011 book Destiny of the Republic.
'Death by Lightning' Cast & Character Guide
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