TV series
Hell on Wheels
2011–2016, English, on AMC. Created by Tony Gayton & Joe Gayton.
All roads lead to hell.
The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who 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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 57
- Episode length
- 41 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.6/10 from 492 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S5 E14: Done
Aired 23 July 2016
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Tony GaytonCreator
- Joe GaytonCreator
- Anson MountCullen Bohannan · 57 ep
- Colm MeaneyThomas 'Doc' Durant · 57 ep
- Robin McLeavyEva · 57 ep
- Christopher HeyerdahlThe Swede · 57 ep
- Phil BurkeMickey McGinnes · 57 ep
- CommonElam Ferguson · 43 ep
- Dohn NorwoodPsalms · 43 ep
- Kasha KropinskiRuth Cole · 36 ep
- Ben EslerSean McGinnes · 30 ep
- Jennifer FerrinLouise Ellison · 23 ep
- Dominique McElligottLily Bell · 20 ep
- Tom NoonanReverend Cole · 20 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 November 2011
- Last aired
- 23 July 2016
- Network
- AMC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Hell on Wheels: quick answers
Is Hell on Wheels worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 492 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Hell on Wheels are there?
Hell on Wheels has 5 seasons and 57 episodes, about 41 minutes each.
Is Hell on Wheels finished?
Yes. Hell on Wheels ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.
Is Hell on Wheels suitable for kids?
Hell on Wheels is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Hell on Wheels?
If you liked Hell on Wheels, try Broken Trail, Faraway Downs, Warrior.
Who created Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels was created by Tony Gayton and Joe Gayton and stars Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Robin McLeavy.