Archives Episodes

Summary Cullen’s past catches up with him and threatens the fate of the railroad. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary A tragedy leads Cullen to defuse an internal threat to the railroad. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on Wheels running at cruising speed.

Summary Cullen struggles to maintain order while Mickey’s and Sean’s lives are endangered; Lily and Elam clean up a mess of their own doing. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Durant confronts a formidable threat to the rolling city, while a horrific crime leads Lily and Elam to join forces in order to attain justice. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on Wheels running…

Summary In the Season 2 premiere, Durant and Lily steer the railroad further west, while Cullen and Elam land on opposite sides of the law. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Hell on Wheels has better hours than this one.

Summary In the Season 1 finale, Cullen’s past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Elam and Cullen are assigned a mission of vengeance by Durant. Meanwhile, Lily tries to settle in at the settlement. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on Wheels running at cruising speed.

Summary Elam’s life hangs in the balance, leaving Cullen with a monumental decision to make. Meanwhile, Durant risks his financial fortune, and Lily confronts her late husband’s relatives. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary 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. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details…