Created by Mike Makowsky,Death by Lightning is an American historicaldrama series recounting the true story of the 20th President of the United States, James Garfield. Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, and Betty Gilpin, the series will be available on Netflix starting November 6, 2025.
Inspired by real events, the series recounts the rise and tragic fall of James Garfield, a reluctant president who fell victim to the obsession of an unbalanced admirer, Charles Guiteau. Between ambition, loyalty, and fanaticism, The President's Last Stand revisits a little-known episode in American political history where power and madness collide.
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A cross between a biopic and a political thriller, the series explores the workings of power at the end of the 19th century and the vulnerability of a nation in the midst of change. With its careful reconstruction and rigorous staging, it highlights the tensions of an era marked by modernization and internal rivalries in Washington.
Death by Lightning
Series | 2025 | 1 season
Released on Netflix on November 6, 2025
Original title: Death by Lightning
Nationality: United States
Through this historical account, The Fallen President paints a complex portrait of power and idealism at a time when American democracy was still finding its feet. The series is aimed at fans of political dramas and true stories, offering a reflection on the fragile line between admiration and obsession.
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