TV series

Hell on Wheels

Name: Hell on Wheels
Released: 2011
Cast: Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, Phil Burke

2011–2016· 5 seasonsTV-14★ 7.6Ended

On AMC — From Endemol USA · Entertainment One

All roads lead to hell.

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Synopsis

The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time.

Themes

gunslinger brothel frontier train brutality period drama historical railroad wild west civil war veteran historical drama 19th century freed slave reconstruction era

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upNov 6, 2011 · 45 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
Guest stars: Ted Levine (Daniel Johnson), Jesse Lipscombe (William), Gerald Auger (Pawnee Killer), Ian Tracey (Bolan)
E2 Immoral MathematicsNov 13, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Lily encounters natives in the wilderness. Cullen is questioned in regards to his recent actions against others. Meanwhile, Durant continues his push for political gain through his persuasions.
Guest stars: Christopher Heyerdahl (The Swede), Bruce Ramsay (Journalist), Ian Tracey (Bolan), Diego Diablo Del Mar (Dix)
E3 A New Birth of FreedomNov 20, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
When Lily goes missing, Durant organizes a search party. A subsidiary request prevents Cullen from his continued search for the sergeant involved in the murder of his wife.
Guest stars: Robin McLeavy (Eva), Christopher Heyerdahl (The Swede), Dohn Norwood (Psalms), Ian Tracey (Bolan), Diego Diablo Del Mar (Dix), Duncan Ollerenshaw (Mr. Toole)
E4 Jamais je ne t'oublieraiNov 27, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.
Guest stars: Robin McLeavy (Eva), Christopher Heyerdahl (The Swede), Dohn Norwood (Psalms), Ian Tracey (Bolan), Diego Diablo Del Mar (Dix), Duncan Ollerenshaw (Mr. Toole)
E5 Bread and CircusesDec 4, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
A bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.
Guest stars: Robin McLeavy (Eva), Christopher Heyerdahl (The Swede), Dohn Norwood (Psalms), Kasha Kropinski (Ruth Cole), Wes Studi (Chief Many Horses), Gerald Auger (Pawnee Killer), Diego Diablo Del Mar (Dix), Duncan Ollerenshaw (Mr. Toole)
E6 Pride, Pomp and CircumstanceDec 11, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Durant challenges the Cheyenne to a competition in an effort to bring a halt to ongoing negotiations. Meanwhile, Elam and Cullen try to prevent bloodshed in town.
Guest stars: Robin McLeavy (Eva), Christopher Heyerdahl (The Swede), Dohn Norwood (Psalms), Kasha Kropinski (Ruth Cole), Wes Studi (Chief Many Horses), Diego Diablo Del Mar (Dix), Sharon Taylor (Squaw), Duncan Ollerenshaw (Mr. Toole)
E7 RevelationsDec 18, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
With Elam's life in the balance, Cullen must decide how much he’s willing to risk. Meanwhile Durant faces financial ruin as Lily confronts the family of her late husband.
Guest stars: Robin McLeavy (Eva), Christopher Heyerdahl (The Swede), Dohn Norwood (Psalms), Ian Tracey (Bolan), Diego Diablo Del Mar (Dix), Duncan Ollerenshaw (Mr. Toole), Rob Hay (Irishman)
E8 DerailedJan 1, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
Guest stars: Robin McLeavy (Eva), Christopher Heyerdahl (The Swede), Kasha Kropinski (Ruth Cole), Gerald Auger (Pawnee Killer), Colin A. Campbell (Choate), Ty Olsson (Griggs)
E9 TimshelJan 8, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
Guest stars: Robin McLeavy (Eva), Christopher Heyerdahl (The Swede), Kasha Kropinski (Ruth Cole), Wes Studi (Chief Many Horses), Duncan Ollerenshaw (Mr. Toole), Gerald Auger (Cheyenne Brave), James Dugan (Carl the Bartender), Ty Olsson (Griggs)
E10 God of ChaosJan 15, 2012 · 42 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.
Guest stars: Robin McLeavy (Eva), Christopher Heyerdahl (The Swede), Dohn Norwood (Psalms), Kasha Kropinski (Ruth Cole), Duncan Ollerenshaw (Mr. Toole), Ian Kilburn (Harper), Brad Lindberg (Band Banjo / Band Member #2)