Death by Lightning The Man From Ohio (Season 1, Episode 1)
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TV Episode | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History

Death by Lightning

The Man From Ohio (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History

At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.

Creator

Mike Makowsky (series created by)

Showrunner

Mike Makowsky

Director

Matt Ross

Writers

Candice Millard (based on 'Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President' by) | Mike Makowsky (written for television by)

Producers

Olly Robinson (producer) | Hameed Shaukat (producer)

Composer

Ramin Djawadi (music by)

Cinematographer

Adriano Goldman (director of photography)

Editors

Anna Hauger (edited by) | Joseph Krings (edited by) | Joe Leonard (edited by) | Michael Ruscio (edited by)

Casting

Nicole Abellera (as Nicole Abellera Hallman) | Jeanne McCarthy

Production Designer

Gemma Jackson

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 6, 2025

Release date

Nov 6, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 4 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
50 cast members

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