Hell on Wheels is an American Western television series about the construction of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States, which broadcast in the United States and Canada on the cable channel AMC, from November 6, 2011[2] to July 23, 2016. The series, which features Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Common, and Dominique McElligott, chronicles the Union Pacific Railroad and its laborers, mercenaries, prostitutes, surveyors, and others who lived, worked, and died in the mobile encampment, called "Hell on Wheels", that followed the railhead west across the Great Plains. In particular, the story focuses on Cullen Bohannon (Mount), a former Confederate soldier who initially joins the railroad to track down Union soldiers who murdered his wife and young son during the American Civil War. In the process he becomes a foreman and eventually chief engineer on the railroad. The series was created and produced by Joe and Tony Gayton, and developed by Endemol USA, under the stewardship of senior vice-president of scripted programming Jeremy Gold, and it is produced by Entertainment One and Nomadic Pictures.[2] In 2012, AMC announced creators Joe and Tony Gayton were no longer involved in the day-to-day production of the series.[3] On December 12, 2012, AMC announced that writer John Wirth would take over as showrunner for the third season. Season One (2011–12) began in 1865, shortly after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Season Two (2012) covered 1866, Seasons Three (2013) and Four (2014) opened in 1867, Season Five (2015–16) carried the series into 1869.•
- American Western Series: "Hell on Wheels" is an American Western television series that delves into the construction of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.
- AMC Broadcast: The series was broadcast in the United States and Canada on the cable channel AMC, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- Historical Setting: The show is set in the post-Civil War era and provides a historical perspective on the challenges and characters involved in the construction of the transcontinental railroad.
- Main Cast: The series features notable actors like Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Common, and Dominique McElligott in pivotal roles.
- Character-Driven Story: The series revolves around characters like Cullen Bohannon, a former Confederate soldier seeking revenge, who becomes a foreman and chief engineer on the railroad.
- Creators and Producers: "Hell on Wheels" was created and produced by Joe and Tony Gayton and developed by Endemol USA. John Wirth took over as showrunner for the third season.
- Season-by-Season Progression: Each season of the show represents a specific year, starting with 1865 and ending in 1869, providing a chronological view of the railroad's construction.
- Epic Journey: The series captures the challenges, struggles, and lives of laborers, mercenaries, prostitutes, surveyors, and other individuals involved in the massive construction project known as "Hell on Wheels."
- Production Companies: The series was produced by Entertainment One and Nomadic Pictures, showcasing a commitment to quality production values.
Specifications
Cast: Anson Mount Colm Meaney Common Dominique McElligott Tom Noonan Eddie Spears Ben Esler Phil Burke Christopher Heyerdahl Robin McLeavy Kasha Kropinski Dohn Norwood Jennifer Ferrin MacKenzie Porter Jake Weber Tim Guinee Byron Mann Reg Rogers Angela Zhou Chelah Horsdal
Country of Origin - Assembly: US - United States
Director: Joe Gayton Tony Gayton
Format: DVD
Genre: Western
SKU: 4BWMXBK2ERD0
Universal Product Code (UPC check): 00116522905102
