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'Death by Lightning': Netflix's Hit Garfield Assassination Show, With Mike Makowsky | Prestige TV
18 Nov 2025
Jo is joined by screenwriter and producer Mike Makowsky to talk about his latest Netflix project, ‘Death by Lightning.’ They talk about “history spoilers,” choices made for the finale, the accuracy of the project, and much more! (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Choices for the series (06:36) Adapting the book (09:54) The accuracies versus inaccuracies of the series (18:29) The actors' portrayals of historical figures (31:46) The brain in the jar Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Prestige TV Podcast and so much more! Host: Joanna Robinson Guest: Mike Makowsky Producer: Ashleigh Smith Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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