
Episodes

1. The Man from Ohio
6 Nov 2025 · 53 min · 6.6/10
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.

2. Party Faithful
6 Nov 2025 · 48 min · 7.3/10
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.

3. Casus Belli
6 Nov 2025 · 48 min · 7.4/10
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.

4. Destiny of the Republic
6 Nov 2025 · 67 min · 6.8/10
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
Death by Lightning Limited Series: quick answers
How many episodes are in Death by Lightning Limited Series?
Limited Series of Death by Lightning has 4 episodes, about 4 hours in total.
When did Death by Lightning Limited Series come out?
Limited Series premiered on 6 Nov 2025.
What is the best episode of Death by Lightning Limited Series?
By viewer score, episode 3, “Casus Belli”, at 7.4/10.