The TV show Hell on Wheels premiered on AMC, introducing audiences to the post-Civil War era drama centered around the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad.
The fifth and final season of Hell on Wheels aired, concluding the story of the railway construction and its dramatic impact on the characters involved.
The construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad by the Union Pacific Railroad begins, with Thomas 'Doc' Durant overseeing the project and Cullen Bohannon, a former Confederate soldier, arriving to seek vengeance and a new life.
Cullen Bohannon joins the mobile railroad camp known as Hell on Wheels as a foreman, becoming deeply involved in the railroad construction and the power struggles within the camp.
Cullen Bohannon discovers that Union soldiers murdered his wife and sons, fueling his personal quest for revenge and driving many of his subsequent actions.
Lily Bell, a railroad surveyor's widow, arrives in Hell on Wheels and becomes an important character influencing railroad politics and the camp's dynamics.
Elam Ferguson's betrayer, known as the Swede, takes control of Hell on Wheels' security operations, becoming a central antagonist within the town.
Tensions between Cullen Bohannon and the Swede escalate, leading to multiple confrontations impacting the power balance in Hell on Wheels.
A significant section of the Union Pacific Railroad is completed, marking progress on the transcontinental link despite ongoing political and personal conflicts.
An attempt is made on Thomas Durant's life, highlighting the dangerous political intrigue surrounding the railroad construction and the camp.
Elam Ferguson rises to a leadership role within Hell on Wheels, navigating racial tensions and striving for respect and authority.
Clashes occur between railroad workers and Native American tribes defending their land, complicating the construction efforts and relations in the region.
Cullen continues his relentless pursuit of those responsible for his family's death, mixing personal revenge with his duties on the railroad.
