The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- Bighead Littlehead
- Network
- Netflix
- Created By
- Mike Makowsky
- Last Episode
- S1 E4 · Nov 6, 2025
Cast
Michael ShannonJames Garfield
Matthew MacfadyenCharles Guiteau
Nick OffermanChester A. Arthur
Shea WhighamRoscoe Conkling
Bradley WhitfordJames Blaine
Betty GilpinCrete Garfield
Alfie TempestIrvin Garfield
Anders GrundbergAbram Garfield
Dylan HughesJim Garfield Jr.
Jack AlldridgeHarry Garfield
Andrew HeflerTom Platt
David NyklLevi MortonMedia
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The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
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The series stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford and more.
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