Death by Lightning
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Where to watch Death by Lightning in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Death by Lightning there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Death by Lightning streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Death by Lightning
Death by Lightning is a 2025 English-language drama and crime series created by Mike Makowsky. The cast is led by Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Death by Lightning was produced by Bighead Littlehead and made in United States of America. It was first aired on November 6, 2025, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Mike Makowsky
- First aired
- November 6, 2025
- Last aired
- November 6, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Bighead Littlehead
Death by Lightning cast & crew
Death by Lightning was created by Mike Makowsky.
The cast features Michael Shannon as James Garfield, Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau, Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur, Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkling, Bradley Whitford as James Blaine, and Betty Gilpin as Crete Garfield.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ramin Djawadi, cinematography is by Adriano Goldman, and it was produced by David Benioff and Matt Ross.
Is Death by Lightning worth watching?
Death by Lightning holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 84 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Death by Lightning is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Death by Lightning
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Cast of Death by Lightning
Michael Shannon
James Garfield
Matthew Macfadyen
Charles Guiteau
Nick Offerman
Chester A. Arthur
Shea Whigham
Roscoe Conkling
Bradley Whitford
James Blaine
Betty Gilpin
Crete Garfield
Alfie Tempest
Irvin Garfield
Anders Grundberg
Abram Garfield
Dylan Hughes
Jim Garfield Jr.
Jack Alldridge
Harry Garfield
Andrew Hefler
Tom Platt
David Nykl
Levi Morton
Death by Lightning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Death by Lightning in United States?
Death by Lightning is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Death by Lightning on Netflix?
Yes — Death by Lightning is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Death by Lightning in?
Death by Lightning is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Death by Lightning are there?
Death by Lightning has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is Death by Lightning rated?
Death by Lightning is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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