Death by Lightning vs The Guilty
The Guilty has the higher audience score (9.5/10 against 7.5/10 for Death by Lightning). Death by Lightning is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Death by Lightning
The Guilty| Death by Lightning | The Guilty | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 9.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | CN |
| Creator / director | Bernadette Caulfield, D. B. Weiss | Fu Dongyu |
| Main cast | Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Andrew Hefler | Wu Gang, Sun Qian, Wei Daxun, Wang Longzheng, Gao Zhiting |
Synopsis
Death by Lightning
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
The Guilty
A kidnapping case uncovers a decade-old murder hidden in an old phonograph recording. As the investigation reveals shocking secrets, three young people, once full of potential, form an unbreakable bond, facing their dark pasts and protecting each other from fate’s grip.
Where to watch
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