Netflix's historical drama, Death by Lightning , includes a cast packed with established actors who perfectly embody their characters. Game of Thrones ' creators have taken a significant shift in genre with their newest project, which centers on the assassination of President James A. Garfield.

Unlike Lincoln and JFK, James Garfield's assassination has mostly been forgotten, as has his murderer. However, this must-watch Netflix show proves how an underdog politician became the President of the United States against all odds and how a fanatical man's parasocial relationship led to an assassination.

With such a meaty story, Death by Lightning needed an all-star cast who could handle playing prominent historical figures. Luckily, the actors, especially Michael Shannon , blend

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