Death by Lightning

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Death by Lightning - Netflix

Netflix

Limited Series

2025

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Historical drama

Based on the novel Destiny of the Republic, tracks the rise of President James Garfield and his subsequent assassination by Charles Guiteau.

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2025 Limited Series 1 Season4 Episodes

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