Matthew Macfadyen's 'Death By Lightning' Is Your New Fave Historical Drama

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00:00Matthew McFadyen's gripping historical drama, Death by Lightning, is your next binge watch.

00:06There are very few things I love more in this world than a scandalous political period drama,

00:11especially if it stars Matthew McFadyen.

00:14Truly, I'd watch the succession actor stare at a blank wall and call it cinema.

00:18So when Netflix announced he would lead a gripping new drama centered around a real presidential scandal,

00:24consider me already seated with popcorn in hand.

00:26Death by Lightning is set to premiere soon, and the anticipation is strong.

00:31Here's everything you need to know.

00:33The series centers on President James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States.

00:38He famously once said,

00:39The tragic irony?

00:45Garfield was assassinated while in office and survived for 80 days afterward.

00:49The show delves into Garfield's presidency, his final months,

00:53and the fractured political culture that led to his assassination,

00:57exploring both the president's experience and the disturbed motives of the man who killed him.

01:02Death by Lightning is set in the 1880s, when James Garfield served as president.

01:07The series has a brilliant ensemble cast, including Matthew McFadyen, Succession,

01:12Michael Shannon, The Shape of Water, and Nick Offerman, Parks and Recreation.

01:16It's the kind of ensemble lineup that guarantees depth, nuance, and intense screen chemistry.

01:23Yes, if the show is half as good as the trailer, we know we're in for a wild ride.

01:27You can watch the preview right here.

01:29This limited series will offer a total of four episodes.

01:33The highly anticipated new series is set to premiere on Netflix on November 16th,

01:38so the wait is almost over.

01:40The upcoming series is a Netflix original, so you can expect to watch it exclusively on this streaming platform.

01:47Fans are thrilled for the chaotic period piece,

01:49singing its praises for the riveting cast and the gripping premise.

01:53They took to the comment section of the trailer on YouTube to express their excitement for the upcoming series.

01:58If he gets deep into Guiteau's insanity, they'd better just hand that Emmy over to Matthew McFadyen

02:04because he is just going to crush this role, one person exclaimed.

02:08As a history major, just pump this into my veins.

02:11But also, never in my life did I think James Garfield would be the subject of a media venture in 2025.

02:18Absolutely wild, chimed in another.

02:21Fans are calling it prestige, historical drama energy,

02:24with the kind of brooding intensity that's impossible to look away from.

02:28We'll see you next time.