Death by Lightning
The Man from Ohio
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 2025-11-06
Synopsis
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
In the series
This episode is part of Death by Lightning (2025) on Netflix.
Garfield assassination as standom tragedy — Shannon and Macfadyen bearded.
Key cast
- Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield
- Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau
- Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur