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

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 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,

Mike Makowsky had spent months working on obtaining permission from the government to see the real thing, so perhaps it’s not all that surprising that the new Netflix limited series he’s created,

Death by Lightning proves that a great story deserves an equally unforgettable soundtrack. From Hanni El Khatib’s soulful vocals to Ramin Djawadi’s sweeping score, the music breathes life into history, turning a 19th-century tragedy into something that feels brand new.

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

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