Hell On Wheels May 2026

The television series is a gritty Western drama that aired on AMC from 2011 to 2016. Set in the 1860s, it chronicles the monumental task of building the First Transcontinental Railroad across the post-Civil War American frontier. Series Overview

The show follows (Anson Mount), a former Confederate soldier seeking revenge for the murder of his wife and son. His quest leads him to the lawless, mobile tent city known as "Hell on Wheels," which follows the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. Over five seasons, the series evolves from a personal revenge saga into a broader exploration of the political and moral complexities of a changing nation. Core Characters Hell on Wheels