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Netflix's latest true story drama Death By Lightning is set to electrify subscribers with its gripping narrative. The limited series, masterminded by Game of Thrones ' David Benioff and DB Weiss, delves into the life and death of James Garfield, the 20th US President. Creator Mike Makowsky has spent six years crafting this "wild" and "tragic" tale for Netflix . With its release just days away, here's what you can expect from Death By Lightning. The countdown is on for the debut of Death By Lighting, set to premiere on Thursday, November 6, on Netflix. This four-part series is a one-off, so don't hold your breath for a second season. Set in the late 19th Century, Death By Lightning explores the extraordinary life and death of America's 20th President James Garfield. The series charts his unexpected rise to presidency and the story of Charles Guiteau, his biggest fan turned assassin. Based on Candice Millard's 2011 book Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Medicine, Madness and the Murder of a President, this Netflix drama promises to be a riveting watch. Speaking to Tudum, Makowsky said: "The theme of corruption in politics and our bureaucracy feels particularly evergreen these days. "The idea of civil service reform and waging a battle to clean up the grift in our government - this is something that Garfield very much stood on the front lines of in his time. "In 1881, it feels like America is sort of standing at a crossroads between the past and what the future of this country is going to look like, and it's up to [people like Garfield] to really define how America, 100 years after its inception, is going to look and what kind of society they're going to be." If the remarkable true story behind Death By Lightning doesn't draw you in, then its stellar cast certainly will. Taking centre stage as James Garfield is Michael Shannon, known for his roles in Nocturnal Animals and George and Tammy. Playing opposite him as the assassin Charles Guiteau is Matthew Macfadyen , beloved for his portrayal of Tom Wambsgans in HBO's Succession and his iconic turn as Mr Darcy in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice alongside Keira Knightley. The ensemble also features a host of recognisable faces, including American Primeval's Betty Gilpin, The Last Of Us favourite Nick Offerman, The Handmaid's Tale's Bradley Whitford and Boardwalk Empire's Shea Whigham. Death By Lightning debuts on Thursday, November 6, on Netflix.
