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Netflix historical drama Death By Lightning unveils trailer, posters and promo images

October 9, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

Ahead of its arrival on the streamer next month, Netflix has shared a trailer, posters and promotional images for Death By Lightning, the upcoming drama based on Candice Millard’s book Destiny of the Republic.

The series tells the story of America’s 20th President James Garfield (Michael Shannon) and the man who assassinated him, Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen), and features a cast that also includes Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham. Check out the trailer below…

Death by Lightning is a drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him.

Death By Lightning arrives on Netflix on November 6th.

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, News, Television, Trailers Tagged With: Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, Death by Lightning, Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Shannon, netflix, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth's editorial team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Executive Editor of FlickeringMyth.com since 2020.

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