Death By Lightning OTT release date, streaming details, cast, trailer and more about Matthew Macfadyen’s historical drama

Emmy Award-winning actor Matthew Macfadyen is set to bring an intriguing historical miniseries on USA President James Garfield with the upcoming title Death By Lightning. With action, drama, and an assassination plotline, this period limited series on Netflix is bound to capture your attention. Ahead of its release, the makers have dropped a trailer to give you a glimpse into the ambitious world of politics and obsession.

Death By Lightning streaming details and OTT release

Death By Lightning is among Netflix’s awaited historical dramas, as it brings a solid ensemble cast packed with Emmy Award recipients and nominees like Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman and others. Based on the real-life events surrounding the rise and assassination of political leader James Garfield, Death By Lightning is slated to hit Netflix’s OTT screen on November 7. Since it is a limited series, there will be only 4 episodes that are easier to binge-watch. If historical dramas and politics are your genre, this Netflix special series is a compelling watch.

Death by Lightning plot and trailer

The limited series, Death by Lightning, is based on the true events surrounding US President James Garfield’s political timeline and power era that led to his assassination by the ambitious fanatic Charles Guiteau. In the trailer, we witness Michael Shannon playing the passionate leader James, who becomes an idol for Charles (Matthew). However, things take a dark turn when power hunger, obsession, and rejection leads to a twisted fate with assassination. Watch the trailer here:

If you’re a history buff and like period settings, then Death By Lightning is an excellent pick that promises to serve you not just a solid narrative but also a star-studded ensemble.

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Death by Lightning cast

Netflix’s four-episode limited series features the likes of Emmy Award-winning actors Matthew Macfadyen and Nick Offerman alongside Emmy nominee Michael Shannon and Betty Gilpin in the lead. The supporting ensemble also stars Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham.

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