What's real and what's not in historical assassination series 'Death by Lightning'

Was the assassin who killed President James Garfield really unwell? Did Chester A. Arthur like drunk boxing? We fact-check "Death by Lightning."

‘Death by Lightning’ Is History as Comedy and Tragedy

The Netflix limited series is both a timely exploration of political disillusionment and a frequently amusing character drama.

Netflix's new historical drama 'Death by Lightning' fails to live up to its electric premise despite an incredible cast

Netflix's new historical drama 'Death by Lightning' manages to be little more than a Wikipedia article brought to life, despite its incredible cast.
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Enjoyed watching Netflix's Death by Lightning? Watch these 5 drama adaptations next and you won't regret it

If you just finished watching Death by Lightning, you are probably on the same page with me: it is a well-made historical drama that has a great deal of grip! The limited series from Netflix, which ra

'Death By Lightning' Gives Nick Offerman the Role of a Lifetime in Chester A. Arthur: "Those Were His Actual Muttonchops"

When I started writing Arthur, Nick was really the voice that I had in my mind the entire time,” Death By Lightning showrunner Mike Makowsky reveals.

The Stranger-Than-Fiction True Story Behind Netflix’s New Star-Studded Historical Miniseries

Netflix's Death by Lightning, which chronicles the assassination of U.S. President James Garfield, is based on shocking real-life events.

Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ Brutally Reveals the Deadly Side of Political Fandom

Assassination thriller “Death by Lightning” showcases the O.G. bad stan with toxic parasocial behavior. Sound familiar?
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