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The unbelievably true story stars Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen.
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Nov. 11
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Who’s WhoMichael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen lead the cast.By John DiLilloNov. 11
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Deep DiveThe stars and showrunner break down the historical limited series.By John DiLilloNov. 11
NewsMatthew Macfadyen costars as Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated President James Garfield.By John DiLilloOct. 13
InterviewThe stars talk James Garfield, Charles Guiteau, and making American history.By John DiLilloNov. 10
Behind the ScenesFrom the White House to convention halls, detail shapes this historical drama.By Tudum Staff9:58 am
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Episode 1The Man from OhioAt the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
Episode 2Party FaithfulIn the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
Episode 3Casus BelliTreachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
Episode 4Destiny of the RepublicConkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
Recaps
- Behind the ScenesFrom the White House to convention halls, detail shapes this historical drama.By Tudum Staff9:58 am
- Deep DiveThe stars and showrunner break down the historical limited series.By John DiLilloNov. 11
- NewsThe unbelievably true story stars Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen.By Tara Bitran and Phillipe ThaoNov. 11
- Who’s WhoMichael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen lead the cast.By John DiLilloNov. 11
- InterviewThe stars talk James Garfield, Charles Guiteau, and making American history.By John DiLilloNov. 10
- NewsMatthew Macfadyen costars as Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated President James Garfield.By John DiLilloOct. 13
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