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“Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best not to worry about either.” — President James Garfield.

Death by Lightning is a four-episode limited series starring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, and Shea Whigham. Based on the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story, the series follows James Garfield (Shannon), the reluctant 20th president of the United States, and Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen) — Garfield’s greatest admirer, and also his assassin. 

 Death by Lightning premieres Nov. 6. 

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