Hell on Wheels really found its footing beginning with the second season. With the emphasis on Cullen’s personal vendetta set aside, Season Two builds on the relationships between the central characters while a sense of permanency sets in.
Facing death after joining a gang of train robbers, the embattled Cullen’s life is sacrificed to the tight grip of Durant by means of a pardon. As modern wood buildings largely replace the primitive tent city from the first season, Elam establishes plans to settle down in a house by the river.
Meanwhile, Lilly feels impending danger as she’s caught in the midst of a lover’s quarrel while the disgraced Swede seeks out revenge against Cullen.
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Cullen has joined a band of train robbers, with sights set on a payroll car guarded by Elam...
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Durant barters for Cullen's life, sparing him execution. Elam investigates a prostitute's murder. Reverend Cole bonds with the Swede after his relationship with Ruth sours...
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Cullen and Elam intervene when the McGinnes Brothers face threats after taking credit for avenging the murder of a prostitute. Reverend Cole continues his slide...
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When the workers strike, Cullen responds with a request for replacement workers. Eva is torn between Mr. Toole and Elam, while announcing who fathered her...
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A robbery attempt from Cullen's former band of thieves leaves Durant clinging to life. The Swede continues efforts at weaning Reverend Cole...
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As Durant clings to life, Reverend Cole hijacks the Chicago-bound train carrying Durant, Eva, and Doc Whitehead in allegiance with the Sioux...
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Needing his expertise while Durant recovers, Lily convinces Cullen to let the Swede provide assistance. Meanwhile, the duo's relationship goes one step further...
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Lily suddenly finds herself under threat when Durant returns bearing his meddling wife and presents Elam with a tempting offer...
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While celebrating the completion of the long-awaited bridge, Lily takes precautionary measures against the Durants. Meanwhile, Elam struggles with a difficult decision...
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Hell on Wheel is reduced to ashes when the Swede enacts revenge with the help of the Sioux. Someone's life comes to a tragic end...
