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Why did Charles Guiteau kill James Garfield? Death By Lightning explained
Death By Lightning on Netflix tells the story of the assassination of America's 20th US President James Garfield.
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.
The official synopsis for Death by Lightning says that it 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".
A riveting period drama, based on shocking real-life events, has just landed on Netflix and is being touted as a must-watch this weekend. Premiered earlier this week, Death by Lightning brings to life the extraordinary and almost unbelievable true story of James Garfield,
Netflix's new drama series, Death by Lightning is just a few days away and fans might be excited to see how Michael Shannon brings the role of President Garfield to life.