Overview
- The series adopts dual perspectives that follow James A. Garfield’s presidency alongside Charles Guiteau’s fixation, a tone the creator Mike Makowsky describes as "wild and tragic."
- Early criticism highlights the story’s "lost opportunity" lens and references historians who argue poor medical care likely worsened Garfield’s fate.
- The ensemble features Betty Gilpin as Lucretia Garfield, Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur, Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkling, and Bradley Whitford as James Blaine.
- At the New York premiere, Michael Shannon told PEOPLE he knew little about Garfield before the role but spoke admiringly of the president’s character.
- All four episodes land Nov. 6 for a binge-ready drop, with The Independent praising the lead performances while flagging some early pacing issues.