The other day (a couple weeks ago) I was scrolling through Netflix, looking for something to watch. I happened upon Death by Lightning. I read the description:
Presenting the story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
...and I was in.
(My high school U.S. history teacher's favorite president was Chester A. Arthur, who became president upon the death of James Garfield, so I had a vague understanding of the times and events.)
I was surprised how much I liked it. I mean, I wasn't expecting to hate it, but the first episode (of the four total) totally sucked me in. Of what I know of the actual events, the show was factual, although I'm sure many dramatic liberties were taken to dramatize the story.
So, now I'm telling people about it, as I haven't heard too much about other people watching it. I can't be the only one who saw it. And if I am, I want to make sure you get a chance to see it too.
Enjoy the trailer:
If you subscribe to Netflix, have you seen it? Have I tempted you to take a look?
I fear I’m gonna have to break down and get Netflix because they have so much I want to see. I was originally a history major in college, but I have forgotten so much. I know very little about this time. I want to see this!
ReplyDeleteIt was so good. Consider doing a month of Netflix and then cancelling. No reason to keep it for a long time.
DeleteI saw trailers for that somewhere. Looked good. I like historical dramas.
ReplyDeleteIt is good.
DeleteSounds interesting
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteIt does sound interesting. Thank you so much for sharing, Liz. Merry Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
DeleteI never thought about having a favorite president. I do have least favorite though. I don't have Netflix. Although a holiday guest does, and we are watching things.
ReplyDeleteHe was a U.S. history teacher. In context, it makes sense. And, it was the '80s, so this was before...
DeleteIt hasn't shown up here on Netflix; at least I haven't seen it. Just now, I looked for it, and it's available in this part of the world. So, it's next on my list.
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