Netflix's new historical drama 'Death by Lightning' fails to live up to its electric premise despite an incredible 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.

'Death By Lightning' Gives Nick Offerman the Role of a Lifetime in Chester A. Arthur: "Those Were His Actual Muttonchops"

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’ Review: Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen Headline Netflix’s Mostly Gripping, Slightly Rushed Presidential Assassination Thriller

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.

‘Death By Lightning’ On Netflix’s True Story, Explained And Garfield’s Short Stint As President

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

Nick Offerman Gained 20 Lbs. to Portray Vice President Chester Arthur in Netflix’s Death by Lightning (Exclusive)

Nick Offerman tells PEOPLE that he gained about 20 lbs. for his role as former United States Vice President Chester Arthur in the Netflix historical drama 'Death by Lightning.'
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