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‘I could go on’: Stephen King just named every president who caught a bullet and Congress still can’t act

As usual, Stephen King has no time for stupidity.

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He assassinated James Garfield. The story doesn’t end there

At the beginning of the Netflix limited series “Death by Lightning,” about the rise and fall of President James Garfield in 1880–81, his soon-to-be assassin tries to excuse his checkered past before the parole board of the infamous New York prison known as “The Tombs.” “Are we not a nation…

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Review: Why You've Probably Never Heard of James Garfield's Assassin

The Death by Lightning miniseries dramatizes the assassination of a president who left little lasting impact on Americans' lives.

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Nick Offerman Is Fantastic In Death By Lightning, And Parks And Rec Fans Are Going To Have Thoughts

You have to see him playing Chester A.. Arthur.

Cinemablend

'Death by Lightning:' Cast, Plot, and More Details About Netflix's Limited Series on Forgotten US President

The four-episode limited series is about the assassination of US President James Garfield, starring Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfayden.

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Matthew Macfadyen's Succession And Death By Lightning Characters Are Both 'Weaselly,' But He Says There's One Huge Noticeable Difference

Tom Wambsgans forever.

Cinemablend

‘Most horrific death you could imagine’: the truth behind Netflix’s Death By Lightning

The streamer’s new historical drama looks back on the often forgotten story of US president James Garfield whose progressive political career was cut horribly short

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What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us

People trying to understand politics in the United States today often turn to history for precedents and perspective. Are our current divisions like the ones that preceded the American Revolution or the Civil War? Did the dramatic events of the 1960s generate the same kind of social and political forces…

The Conversation

I Had To Ask Michael Shannon About Why He Chose Such A Cool But Lesser-Known President Like Garfield For His Latest Role

Points were made.

Cinemablend

What is Netflix’s new series, Death by Lightning, about?

Death By Lightning has Netflix viewers in a chokehold. It seems like a well-made limited series can still bring in quite an audience. Death By Lightning also has the added bonus of being supported by a shocking historical event. Namely, the assasination of United States President James Garfield. Michael Shannon,…

The Mary Sue

Death by Lightning: The unbelievable true story of James Garfield’s presidency and assassination

Netflix miniseries stars Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen as President James Garfield and his assassin

The Independent UK

Death by Lightning review – absolutely nobody plays losers like Matthew Macfadyen

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

The Guardian - UK

New releases on Netflix: 7 shows and movies you need to watch this week

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week, including "Frankenstein," "Death by Lightning" and more.

Tom’s Guide

What to Stream: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' Tracy Morgan, Kim Kardashian and 'Downton Abbey'

The earnest superhero team-up tale “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and Tracy Morgan returning to TV with a new comedy called “Crutch” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

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7 top new shows I'd stream this week on Netflix, Apple TV and more (Nov. 3-9)

This week’s TV lineup is packed with drama, thrills and laughs, including "All's Fair," "Pluribus" and "Death by Lightning."

Tom’s Guide

New on Netflix in November 2025 — here are the 5 best new shows and movies to stream

Here are the new shows and movies you need to watch on Netflix in November 2025, including "Stranger Things" season 5, “Frankenstein” and more.

This Succession star is back with a superb new droolworthy Netflix drama

Death by Lightning could shock you

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Salon

Trump assassination attempts fuel MAGA

What Donald Trump is doing is as dangerous as it is unprecedented in American history

Al Jazeera

Biden pulls out of election: How rare is it for US presidents to withdraw?

Joe Biden is the first sitting president since 1968 to drop out of a US presidential race.

Fortune

The markets hate political violence, but a top historian says presidential assassinations are ‘endemic’ to American culture

If the attempted Trump assassination spells the beginning of a long period of political violence markets could become unstable.

The Guardian - UK

Trump joins long list of US presidents and candidates targeted by assassins

From Lincoln to Reagan, here are the stories of eight major US political figures killed or threatened on the job

The Independent UK

From Lincoln to Trump, America’s dark history of presidential assassination attempts

Before Saturday’s attack on the former president Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting US political figures

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Nick Offerman And Betty Gilpin Join Netflix Historical Drama Series

Nick Offerman and Betty Gilpin join the cast of Netflix's 'Death by Lightning' historical drama series based on President Garfield's assassination.

Netflix to get second show from Game of Thrones' creators to go with sci-fi epic

GOT's Benioff and Weiss will create a new show for Netflix in addition to 3 Body Problem.

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