10 Must-Watch Netflix Dramas Based on True Stories
Love a series based on real events? Add these 10 shows to your watch lists!
Death by Lightning
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On Netflix
- Synopsis
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President -- and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
- Rating
- TV-MA
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Biography, Drama, History
- Cast
- Andrew Hefler, Michael Shannon, Nick Offerman
- Season additions
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Limited Series was added to Netflix on November 6, 2025.
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