Season Guide
Hell on Wheels — Season 5
Season 5 Review
Season 5 of Hell on Wheels premiered 2015-07-18 and ran 14 episodes through 2016-07-23.
Episodes
1
SummaryCullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable, but you'll forget the details by next episode.
2
SummaryCullen enlists new workers to help him move a locomotive on a sled.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.
3
SummaryCullen must deal with the violence in Chinatown, caused by disgruntled workers.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on Wheels running at cruising speed.
4
SummaryCullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real,…
5
SummaryUnexpected violence erupts in Chinatown during the festival of Tin Hau Don; Cullen confronts the Swede; and Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme.Our TakeA transition episode that sets up…
6
SummaryCullen and Mei take a dangerous journey through the California wilderness, escorting precious cargo. Meanwhile, Eva nurses Louise back to health.Our TakeFine. Just fine. Hell on Wheels has better hours…
7
SummaryCullen and Durant reunite in Salt Lake City to meet with President Grant about the future of the railroad. Meanwhile, Swede enacts his plan against the Mormons.Our TakeFine. Just fine.…
8
SummaryThe Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.
9
SummaryCullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him. Meanwhile, Durant's lies compromise his new partner.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on…
10
SummaryCullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Meanwhile, Durant's plan turns deadly.Our TakeA transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not…
11
SummaryMickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Campbell's return to town complicates Louise's life.Our TakeA miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the…
12
SummaryChang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Meanwhile, Cullen's search for her brings new realizations while exorcising old demons.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances the story without…
13
SummaryThe race to finish the railroad comes down to inches, forcing all parties to contemplate the end of the line and what the future holds for them.Our TakeA mixed bag:…
14
SummaryThe golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on Wheels running at cruising…