[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Death by Lightning, Season 1, Episode 4, “Destiny of the Republic.”]

Death by Lightning may tell the story of doomed president James Garfield ( Michael Shannon ), but it equally shines a light on the struggles of his would-be assassin, Charles Guiteau ( Matthew Macfadyen ).

Netflix’s four-part series brings to light these two lesser-known historical figures, capturing the humanity and motivations of both with striking performances from Shannon and Macfadyen, due in part to showrunner Mike Makowsky, who was inspired by Candice Millard’s 2011 book, Destiny of the Republic .

As the show tracks Garfield’s rise to the presidency, it also showcases Giteau’s delusions of believing he played a pivotal role in Garfield’s ascension, earning h

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