Death by Lightning (2025–2025)

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1. 01Destiny of the RepublicS01E04 · 7.8Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
2. 02Casus BelliS01E03 · 7.7Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
3. 03Party FaithfulS01E02 · 7.6In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.

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Michael ShannonJames GarfieldMatthew MacfadyenCharles GuiteauNick OffermanChester A. ArthurShea WhighamRoscoe ConklingBradley WhitfordJames BlaineBetty GilpinCrete GarfieldAlfie TempestIrvin GarfieldAnders GrundbergAbram Garfield

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