Emmys Better Not Forget Netflix’s Incandescent ‘Death By Lightning’ or Star Michael Shannon: “It Was Like Carrying a Fine Diamond”
The Netflix series Death By Lightning is a limited series based on Candice Millard's award-winning book Destiny of the Republic, which explores the life of President James A. Garfield. The show stars Michael Shannon as Garfield, a modest politician who became President of the United States in post-Civil War America. The series details Garfield's short time in the White House and his assassination by Charles Guiteau, and features incandescent performances from its cast, particularly Shannon.
- ▪Death By Lightning is a Netflix limited series based on Candice Millard's book Destiny of the Republic.
- ▪The show stars Michael Shannon as President James A. Garfield, who was assassinated by Charles Guiteau in 1881.
- ▪The series explores Garfield's life and presidency, including his efforts to champion reforms and his disgust with the 'spoils system' in politics.
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