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The series chronicles the parallel stories of James A. Garfield, a reluctant politician who becomes the 20th President of the United States, and Charles Guiteau, a failed lawyer and preacher who develops a dangerous obsession with him. Believing he was instrumental in Garfield's election, Guiteau's unrewarded ambitions curdle into a deadly plot, culminating in the President's assassination just months into his term.
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The series chronicles the parallel stories of James A. Garfield, a reluctant politician who becomes the 20th President of the United States, and Charles Guiteau, a failed lawyer and preacher who develops a dangerous obsession with him. Believing he was instrumental in Garfield's election, Guiteau's unrewarded ambitions curdle into a deadly plot, culminating in the President's assassination just months into his term.
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television | 2026 | Michael Shannon
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television | 2026 | Betty Gilpin
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television | 2026 | Nick Offerman
Television Movie or Limited Series | 2026 | Sarah Pasquali
Best Edited Limited Series | 2026 | Joe Leonard
The series is based on Candice Millard's bestselling non-fiction book 'Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President'.
Executive produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the creators of 'Game of Thrones'.
Filming primarily took place in Budapest, Hungary.
The title is a reference to a quote from James A. Garfield, who once remarked, 'Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning.'.