Hell on Wheels tells the epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on a Confederate soldier (Anson Mount) who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who have 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.
The series examines the railroad's institutionalized greed and corruption, the immigrant experience, and the plight of the newly emancipated African-Americans during reconstruction.
Over time, Hell on Wheels chronicles this potent turning point in our nation's history, and how uncivilized the business of civilization can be.
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@TheThirdMark Sweet! Looking forward to it!
@Halvliter
On November 14, 2013, AMC renewed Hell on Wheels for a fourth season consisting of 13 episodes to premiere in 2014
According to the wiki links. So probably after the end of the summer of 2014
@gorkabaraka Thank you very much!
Any news on a 4th season ?
Awesome show !
renewed for third season. yeah!
Ooh season 2 coming up fast, 13th of august. Hope they can keep it up, or even crank it up a bit...
Still two episodes to watch, but this is an amazing show!
Fair-haired maiden of the West <3
Now that 'Breaking Bad','Boardwalk Empire','Homeland' & 'Sons of Anarchy' have ended (for this season) - this is an awesome alternative!
AMC RENEWS “HELL ON WHEELS” FOR SEASON TWO
Series is Second Highest Rated Drama Series on AMC
New York, NY – December 27, 2011 -AMC has announced the renewal of “Hell on Wheels” for a second season. The original series reigns as the second highest rated series on AMC, averaging 3.2 million viewers and 1.5 million Adults 25-54.* Season one’s finale is Sunday, January 15th at 10pm EST.
I really love this show.
I LOVE IT!!!!
What a bad title :p