Death by Lightning
Death by Lightning is a historical drama miniseries that explores the presidency of James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, focusing on the turbulent events leading up to his assassination by Charles J. Guiteau. The series portrays the complex relationship between Garfield and Guiteau, capturing the political and personal dimensions of this tragic chapter in American history.
StatusEnded
First airedNov 6, 2025
Last airedNov 6, 2025
Streaming
Daily Popularity History
Daily Attention Score for Death by Lightning
Rankings
Daily Attention Score rankings for Death by Lightning
Time on top
How much of the past 365 days Death by Lightning spent at the top of TV
Days in Top 10
11
#98 of 242 shows to reach the top 10
3% of the past 365 days
Audience Signals
Public engagement with Death by Lightning on August 17, 2026
Seasons
Average Attention Score by season
First 30 days after each season premiere
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Season
Avg Buzz
1
Death by Lightning
29.8
#100+
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Top Cast
By Attention Score on August 17, 2026
1
Betty Gilpin
Crete Garfield
3.6
2
Nick Offerman
Chester A. Arthur
3.3
3
Matthew Macfadyen
Charles Guiteau
3.3
4
Michael Shannon
James Garfield
2.7
5
Bradley Whitford
James Blaine
2.5
6
Shea Whigham
Roscoe Conkling
2.0
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