Hell on Wheels
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.
Overview
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.
John Wirth
Creator / EP
Episodes
1. Pilot
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
2. Immoral Mathematics
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.
3. A New Birth of Freedom
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.
Cast & Crew
Anson Mount
Cullen Bohannan
Colm Meaney
Thomas 'Doc' Durant
Robin McLeavy
Eva
Christopher Heyerdahl
The Swede
Phil Burke
Mickey McGinnes
Tim Guinee
Collis Huntington
