Michael Shannon stars in Netflix’s “Death by Lightning” mini-series, a recounting of the bizarre events that saw Shannon’s James A. Garfield unexpectedly become president of the United States in 1881, only to be assassinated the same year. Read more
Boston Herald - Nov 06
The four-part Netflix series tells an incredible story based on the history of American politics. Read more
Radio Times - Nov 06
With a stellar cast and even better beards, "Death by Lightning" turns the assassination of James Garfield into one of the best shows of the year. Read more
Usa Today - Nov 06
The Succession actor is utterly brilliant in every moment of this punchy historical miniseries. His portrayal of the crank who killed the US president in 1881 takes his mastery to the next level“My name,” says Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen), the anti-hero of punchy four-part historical minis... Read more
The Guardian - Nov 06
Larry Horricks/NetflixFour U.S. presidents have been killed by an assassin, and it’s arguable that the least famous of them is James Garfield, the 20th man to assume commander-in-chief duties. Thus, Death by Lightning is, first and foremost, a compelling attempt to restore his legacy (and memory)... Read more
The Daily Beast - Nov 06
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are among the executive producers on the four-part James Garfield drama also featuring Betty Gilpin and Nick Offerman. Read more
The Hollywood Reporter - Nov 06
Netflix's new historical drama 'Death by Lightning' manages to be little more than a Wikipedia article brought to life, despite its incredible cast. Read more
Tom's Guide - Nov 06
Briskly covering James Garfield's unexpected nomination for the presidency through his assassination just four months after taking office, Mike Makowsky's four-episode Netflix series is a savvy deconstruction of American myths invigorated by rip-roaring performances and a wily sense of humor. Read more
Indiewire - Nov 06
Netflix's four-part miniseries, based on Candice Millard's nonfiction book, tells the little known story of President James A. Garfield and his assassin. Read more
Los Angeles Times - Nov 06
Based on Candice Millard’s 2011 novel “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President,” Netflix’s newest limited series, “Death by Lightning,” follows President James Garfield, the oft-forgotten 20th president of the United States, and the man who assassinated ... Read more
Variety - Nov 06
