Where to watch Death by Lightning in United States
Death by Lightning is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States. Availability checked 23 May 2026.
About Death by Lightning
Death by Lightning is a 2025 web series in the Drama and Crime genres, created by Mike Makowsky, starring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen and Nick Offerman. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on Netflix. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 80 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Death by Lightning in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Death by Lightning trailer
Overview
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Seasons (1)
- Limited Series4 episodes · 2025
Top cast
Michael Shannon
James Garfield
Matthew Macfadyen
Charles Guiteau
Nick Offerman
Chester A. Arthur
Shea Whigham
Roscoe Conkling
Bradley Whitford
James Blaine
Betty Gilpin
Crete Garfield
Alfie Tempest
Irvin Garfield
Anders Grundberg
Abram Garfield
Dylan Hughes
Jim Garfield Jr.
Jack Alldridge
Harry Garfield
Andrew Hefler
Tom Platt
David Nykl
Levi Morton
Archie Fisher
Joe Brown
Laura Marcus
Mollie Garfield
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Death by Lightning in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Death by Lightning on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Is Death by Lightning on Netflix?+
Yes — Death by Lightning is available to stream on Netflix in United States.
How many seasons of Death by Lightning are there?+
Death by Lightning has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.
Who stars in Death by Lightning?+
Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham and Bradley Whitford.
When did Death by Lightning come out?+
Death by Lightning is a 2025 web series created by Mike Makowsky.
What genre is Death by Lightning?+
Death by Lightning is Drama and Crime series.
Who created Death by Lightning?+
Death by Lightning was created by Mike Makowsky.
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