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Death by Lightning

Limited Series

2025 · 4 episodes

  1. 1. The Man from Ohio

    2025-11-06 · 53m

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

  2. 2. Party Faithful

    2025-11-06 · 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. 3. Casus Belli

    2025-11-06 · 48m

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

  4. 4. Destiny of the Republic

    2025-11-06 · 67m

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

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