Death by Lightning (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2025, Death by Lightning is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Who’s in it. Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon as James Garfield, Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau, Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur and Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Death by Lightning has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death by Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death by Lightning tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death by Lightning (2025)?
- In US, Death by Lightning is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death by Lightning worth watching?
- Death by Lightning holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death by Lightning?
- Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham and Bradley Whitford.
- When was Death by Lightning released?
- Death by Lightning was released in 2025.