Death by Lightning" was my most anticipated show coming to Netflix this week. " Before watching it, I'd have said that this historical drama miniseries was one of my most anticipated Netflix shows of the fall. Telling the tale of the rapid rise of James A. Garfield to the presidency of the U.S. and his sudden assassination, this show features an incredible cast and explores a largely forgotten part of American history. The recipe for success is there.
Seriously, when I say incredible cast, I mean it. Michael Shannon stars as President Garfield, and he's joined by "Succession" star Matthew Macfadyen as the unhinged assassin Charles J. Guiteau. The cast also includes some beloved actors and actresses beyond these two heavyweights. Nick Offerman stars as U.S. Vice President Chester A. Arthur, Betty Gilpin ("GLOW") plays Garfield's wife Lucretia, Bradley Whitford ("The West Wing") portrays former Senator James Blaine and Shea Whigham ("Boardwalk Empire") is the U.S. Senator from New York, Roscoe Conkling.
