Is Death by Lightning coming back?

Death by Lightning ended on November 6, 2025, on Netflix.

This drama series was based on the true story of James Garfield, the reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau, the man who would eventually assassinate him. The show depicted the events surrounding Garfield's presidency and the circumstances leading to his death, offering a dramatized account of this historical episode.

The series premiered in 2025 and consisted of a single season with four episodes. It starred Michael Shannon as James Garfield, Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau, and featured Betty Gilpin, Shea Whigham, Nick Offerman, and Bradley Whitford among the cast. The show received a rating of 7.6 on TVMaze and had a runtime of approximately 53 minutes per episode.