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

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

Netflix's miniseries "Death by Lightning" has officially dropped on the streamer, and it tells the true story of President James Garfield's election and his tragic assassination. The limited series is based on Candice Millard's 2011 nonfiction book "Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness,

Netflix's new historical drama 'Death by Lightning' manages to be little more than a Wikipedia article brought to life, despite its incredible cast.

The new limited series dramatizes the brief tenure of the 20th commander in chief, who was fatally shot by Charles J. Guiteau, a lawyer who believed he'd secured Garfield's election

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.

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