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Summary A stranger’s arrival stirs up old feelings in Cullen and puts his family at risk. Meanwhile, the Swede faces consequences at Fort Smith. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.

Summary Cullen faces trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Cullen goes back to work on the railroad and butts heads with his new boss. Meanwhile, Durant and Campbell clash over a valuable piece of real estate. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Hell…

Summary Cullen challenges the Swede while planning his exit from Fort Smith. Meanwhile, a new adversary arrives and makes his presence felt in Cheyenne. Our Take A solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Season 4 opens with Cullen awaiting the birth of his baby while laboring under the Swede at Fort Smith. Meanwhile, Durant deals with the fallout from a railroad accident. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget…

Summary In the Season 3 finale, Cullen deals with consequences, and Elam mounts a rescue attempt. Meanwhile, Durant receives Gen. Grant and the U.P. board in Cheyenne ahead of the deadline. Our Take Weak by Hell on Wheels’s standards, subplot…

Summary With Gen. Grant’s deadline looming, a gang of riders attacks Cheyenne while Cullen and Elam pay Durant a visit. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on Wheels running at cruising speed.

Summary After his workers defect to the Mormons, Cullen recruits Durant to help get them back. Meanwhile, Sean and Mickey’s past comes back to haunt them. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on Wheels running…

Summary A cholera epidemic in Hell on Wheels has Cullen seeking fresh water to help save his workers. Meanwhile, Durant faces political fallout. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.

Summary Cullen’s position is threatened after Durant files an injunction against the Union Pacific. Meanwhile, Elam deals with a dangerous newcomer. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.