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Review: Why You've Probably Never Heard of James Garfield's Assassin

The Death by Lightning miniseries dramatizes the assassination of a president who left little lasting impact on Americans' lives.

Reason

Nick Offerman Is Fantastic In Death By Lightning, And Parks And Rec Fans Are Going To Have Thoughts

You have to see him playing Chester A.. Arthur.

Cinemablend

'Death by Lightning:' Cast, Plot, and More Details About Netflix's Limited Series on Forgotten US President

The four-episode limited series is about the assassination of US President James Garfield, starring Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfayden.

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‘Most horrific death you could imagine’: the truth behind Netflix’s Death By Lightning

The streamer’s new historical drama looks back on the often forgotten story of US president James Garfield whose progressive political career was cut horribly short

The Guardian - US

Death by Lightning: The unbelievable true story of James Garfield’s presidency and assassination

Netflix miniseries stars Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen as President James Garfield and his assassin

The Independent UK

Death by Lightning review – absolutely nobody plays losers like Matthew Macfadyen

The Succession actor is utterly brilliant in every moment of this punchy historical miniseries. His portrayal of the crank who killed the US president in 1881 takes his mastery to the next level

The Guardian - UK

'Death by Lightning' review: Netflix's new historical drama fails to live up to its electric cast

Netflix's new historical drama 'Death by Lightning' manages to be little more than a Wikipedia article brought to life, despite its incredible cast.

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Death by Lightning review – A presidential assassination drama that probably won’t make history

3/5 Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen brilliantly play out the fate of a forgotten president in the post-civil war era, but Netflix’s scholarly four-part series struggles to transcend the niche appeal of period political drama

The Independent UK

New releases on Netflix: 7 shows and movies you need to watch this week

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week, including "Frankenstein," "Death by Lightning" and more.

Tom’s Guide

Pluribus to All’s Fair: the seven best shows to stream this week

Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is back with a gripping, funny, head-spinner of a show, while Kim Kardashian stars in a blazingly camp drama about divorce lawyers. Plus, the thrilling return of Squid Game: The Challenge

The Guardian - UK

New on Netflix in November 2025 — here are the 5 best new shows and movies to stream

Here are the new shows and movies you need to watch on Netflix in November 2025, including "Stranger Things" season 5, “Frankenstein” and more.

Tom’s Guide

This Succession star is back with a superb new droolworthy Netflix drama

Death by Lightning could shock you

The markets hate political violence, but a top historian says presidential assassinations are ‘endemic’ to American culture

If the attempted Trump assassination spells the beginning of a long period of political violence markets could become unstable.

Fortune

From Lincoln to Trump, America’s dark history of presidential assassination attempts

Before Saturday’s attack on the former president Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting US political figures

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Nick Offerman And Betty Gilpin Join Netflix Historical Drama Series

Nick Offerman and Betty Gilpin join the cast of Netflix's 'Death by Lightning' historical drama series based on President Garfield's assassination.

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The president who was killed by doctors

Four months into his term, James Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau. But it wasn't the bullet that ended him

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