Death by Lightning Season 2: Release date, Rumors, Cast and News
Last updated on Thu, 28 Aug 2025
The second season of TV Show Death by Lightning is approaching, with fans eager to see Michael Shannon’s James Garfield back in action. It will back at Thursday, November 5, 2026 near similar time as previous. Here's all we know about the upcoming season of the Mike Makowsky's drama.
Countdown to season 2:
432
DAYS22
HOURS37
MINUTES55
SECONDS
Death by Lightning series is a drama produced by Matt Ross. The television series premiered at the Netflix in 2025-11-06. It has four episodes in pilot season. Michael Shannon starred in the series as James Garfield.
About Death by Lightning
Death by Lightning is a drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him.
Death by Lightning Season 2 trailer and announcement
Watch online video which describes how will look new season of history drama created by Netflix.
Death by Lightning Season 2nd release date: When is it out?
Season second will consist of four episodes, that will be released online on Netflix. Pilot episode will start on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Detailed schedule provided below.
| Episode Number | Netflix Release Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2X01 | November 5th, 2026 | Episode 1 |
| 2X02 | November 5th, 2026 | Episode 2 |
| 2X03 | November 5th, 2026 | Episode 3 |
| 2X04 | November 5th, 2026 | Episode 4 |
Who will star in Death by Lightning season 2?
Some unexpected characters probably appear in the second season of the TV Show. Michael Shannon will return as James Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau. As well as Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur and Betty Gilpin (Crete Garfield).
