David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are among the executive producers on the four-part James Garfield drama also featuring Betty Gilpin and Nick Offerman.

Netflix's 'Death by Lightning' stars Michael Shannon as U.S. President James Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as his assassin, Charles Guiteau

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

Netflix's new American Primeval replacement, Death by Lightning, sets a strikingly good Rotten Tomatoes score.

Death by Lightning proves that a great story deserves an equally unforgettable soundtrack. From Hanni El Khatib’s soulful vocals to Ramin Djawadi’s sweeping score, the music breathes life into history, turning a 19th-century tragedy into something that feels brand new.

Netflix’s Death by Lightning, which premiered Thursday, revisits the “epic and stranger-than-fiction true story” of President James A.

When I started writing Arthur, Nick was really the voice that I had in my mind the entire time,” Death By Lightning showrunner Mike Makowsky reveals.

Death by Lightning opens up with us asking ourselves an extremely simple question: “Who is Charles Guiteau?” This is one question that sets the tone for Netflix’s newest historical mini-series, which

Netflix's Death by Lightning, which chronicles the assassination of U.S. President James Garfield, is based on shocking real-life events.

Actors Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen chat with USA TODAY about their roles in the new historical drama "Death by Lightning" on Netflix.

Assassination thriller “Death by Lightning” showcases the O.G. bad stan with toxic parasocial behavior. Sound familiar?