"And guess what? I have discovered the perfect, non-NFL television vehicle for your holiday sloth. It's "Death by Lightning," a limited series that's on Netflix right now. Based on Candace Millard's incredible nonfiction book "Destiny of the Republic," it's the story of how James Garfield was elected president of the United States in 1880, only to be gunned down by a mentally ill con man before he'd even served a full year in office."
"I know that sounds like a pretty dry logline. After all, Garfield is one of our more obscure assassinated presidents. But Millard found a remarkable story in his life and death, and series creator Mike Makowsky has more than done her book justice on the screen. Ask anyone who's watched "Death by Lightning," and they'll tell you likewise. This is the ultimate dad show, drawn from one of the ultimate dad books."
Thanksgiving invites laziness and television-watching, making a limited TV series ideal holiday fare. Death by Lightning is a Netflix limited series that dramatizes James Garfield's unexpected 1880 nomination and brief presidency, culminating in his assassination by a mentally ill con man within his first year. The series adapts nonfiction reporting on Garfield's life and death and benefits from a faithful screen adaptation. The show blends accessible historical storytelling with character-driven drama, earning praise as a quintessential 'dad' viewing choice for holiday couch time.
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