: Cullen Bohannon, while ostensibly part of the railroad now, is drawn back into the world of outlaws he briefly inhabited at the start of the season.
: This episode is often praised for its "Western Noir" feel, using shadows and claustrophobic train interiors to heighten the tension of the robbery. "Hell on Wheels" The Railroad Job(2012)
: While the specific heist is fictional, payroll robberies were a constant threat to the Union Pacific, leading to the creation of robust (and often brutal) private security forces. : Cullen Bohannon, while ostensibly part of the
: We see the lengths to which the McGinnes brothers and other camp followers will go to secure their future. The heist highlights how precarious life is in the "Hell on Wheels" camp. : Cullen Bohannon