
Netflix has released the first trailer for its new series, Death by Lightning. The show features a talented cast including Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, and Shea Whigham. It tells the true story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau (played by Macfadyen), mixing dramatic events with comedic moments that highlight the strange circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The series title comes from a quote Garfield made after becoming president, comparing assassination to an unpredictable event like being struck by lightning. You can watch the trailer now.