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Season 4 – Hell on Wheels

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The Civil War is in the past, but former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon can't put it behind him. Fresh are the horrific memories of the death of his wife, killed at the hands of the Union soldiers, an act that sets Bohannon on a course of revenge. This contemporary Western tells the story of his journey, a story that rides on Union Pacific's construction of the first transcontinental railroad. Bohannon's westward travels take him to a lawless melting pot of a town called "Hell on Wheels," which moves with the construction of the railroad.
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David Hinckley New York Daily News Hell on Wheels plays with big ideas about redemption, sin and forgiveness, so Cullen's detour and the religious component of other subplots fit the show's tone and direction. Rated: 4/5 Aug 1, 2014 Full Review Kendall Williams Den of Geek The oftentimes slow pace of the show works to allow viewers to feel the sunburn of the men laying the rail, the anticipation of danger just of the view and the subtle and blatant scheming that is Durant. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 3, 2018 Full Review Ryan Sandoval TV.com "Return to Hell" was an awesome episode. How could it not be? Hell on Wheels is at its best when it goes for big moves. Oct 6, 2014 Full Review Ross Bonaime Paste Magazine The things that made Deadwood so successful-the living, breathing community, and the duality of characters-is what Hell on Wheels is seriously lacking. Rated: 5.9/10 Aug 11, 2014 Full Review Sean McKenna TV Fanatic While there's a lot to like, and remind me why I enjoyed the show in the first place, I'm still a bit wary. Its going to be as difficult a task as crossing a frozen river for the show. Rated: 4.3/5 Aug 4, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Don J Season 4 episode 6. Half hour of Comanche speaking no subtitles have no idea what's going on. It's just stupid. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Audience Member I found the story was shifted into high gear this time around and gave some incredible characters and moments along with a lot of tragedy Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Hell On Wheels is in general one of the best dramas describing how the Euro Americans laid the foundation to the destruction of a continent, and the building of the transcontinental railroad was an absolute peak in this development. Even though the characters are either invented or a more or less heavily romanticizing of historical persons, all to fit a brilliant plot, the depiction of the invironment following the railroad track is basically genuin. The melodrama is based on real human relations within a frame of true historical events, and despite a free creative dramaturgy, the plot never loses proximity to the authentic events. On top of this the creators manage to make a highly engaging story, and the cast, acting, direction, costumes, set designing and cinematography is all sublime. After losing some of the credible integrety in season 3, the writers are back in full strength with season 4, just as intense as in season 1, and with screen drama at its general finest. Standing out is episode 11 - Bleeding Kansas - which might just be some of the best TV drama ever made. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Hell on Wheels was solid though the first 3 seasons. In season 4 it - pardon the pun- goes off the rails. Or jumps the shark. The storylines become illogical and inconsistent. I literally gave up on the show after episode 8 which had all of the quality of an episode of Night Rider or The A-Team. Children's cartoons are better written than this season of television. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This season was brutal. The most tragic season of television I have ever seen. It sets things in motion for the last season in a perfect way. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Season 4 was a locomotive of building tension, which led to unexpected twists and turns that I'm sure will have consequences in the final season. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Anson Mount

Cullen Bohannon

Common

Elam Ferguson

Colm Meaney

Thomas "Doc" Durant

Phil Burke

Mickey McGinnes

Christopher Heyerdahl

The Swede

Jennifer Ferrin

Louise Ellison

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 2, 2014 The Elusive Eden Cullen awaits the birth of his baby; Durant must deal with the fallout following a railroad accident. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 9, 2014 Escape From the Garden As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 16, 2014 Chicken Hill Cullen returns to work on the railroad, and clashes with his new boss; Durant and Campbell battle over valuable real estate. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 23, 2014 Reckoning Cullen handles trouble at home and takes railroad matters into his own hands; Campbell makes a move against Mickey and Durant. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 30, 2014 Life's a Mystery Cullen's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 6, 2014 Bear Man Elam tries to recover in a Comanche village from a savage bear attack, to make his way back to Cheyenne. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 13, 2014 Elam Ferguson When Elam returns, Cullen tries to reconnect; Durant puts an old problem to rest. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 20, 2014 Under Color of Law In order to ensure his family's safety, Cullen makes a decision; Campbell hires a new federal marshal with hopes of cleaning up the streets. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 27, 2014 Two Trains Cullen faces off against the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers; Campbell confronts Louise. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 4, 2014 Return to Hell Cullen, Durant and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed; an act of terror strikes Cheyenne. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 8, 2014 Bleeding Kansas Cullen and Durant work to save the life of a criminal; Louise supports Ruth as she copes with a loss. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 15, 2014 Thirteen Steps Cullen struggles with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise risks her reputation to fight for a story she believes in. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 22, 2014 Further West As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind after Sherman Peak; Cullen returns to Fort Smith to get his family. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
John Wirth
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-14 (L|S|V)
Genre
Drama, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 2, 2014