Rueben's Ramblings

The 4-part limited series Death By Lightning will debut online on November 6 on Netflix.

This period piece drama brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (Michael Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen) – the man who would come to kill him.

The cast includes Barry Shabaka Henley, Betty Gilpin, Kyle Soller, Paula Malcomson, Shea Whigham, Tuppence Middleton, Vondie Curtis Hall, Bradley Whitford, Nick Offerman [among others].

Here is a trailer for Death By Lightning: