All roads lead to hell.
故事发生在美国内战之后，主人公是一名原南部邦联士兵。为了报杀妻之仇，他只身来到遥远的西部。经过一系列事件，他成了北美横贯大铁路修建过程中的传奇人物。剧名「地狱之轮」是横贯大铁路中心枢纽上一座小镇的别称，也是该剧的故事地点。这里有着典型的西部「元素」：危险、暴力、粗俗、目无法纪、腐败、堕落、丰乳肥臀、种族歧视、大规模移民。北美横贯大铁路是人类历史上首个超大工程量的工程项目，但也是美国历史上最黑暗血腥的事件之一。
地狱之轮 (季节 3)
Big Bad Wolf 7.7
播出日期: 2013-08-10
概述: After a hard winter, Cullen and Elam travel to New York to secure their positions on the railroad as Durant fights for his legacy from prison.
Eminent Domain 8.0
播出日期: 2013-08-10
概述: An unexpected roadblock forces Cullen to make a difficult choice as a reporter arrives in Hell on Wheels. Elam struggles with his new boss.
Range War 7.8
播出日期: 2013-08-17
概述: Cullen and Elam search for their stolen food on the prairie; a stranger's arrival threatens Elam's family.
The Game 8.0
播出日期: 2013-08-24
概述: Cullen and Elam try to secure a new lumber source following a railroad accident; Durant tells Louise a secret about Cullen.
Searchers 7.4
播出日期: 2013-08-31
概述: Cullen helps Elam track down a dangerous criminal; the town prepares to move down the tracks.
One Less Mule 8.7
播出日期: 2013-09-07
概述: Durant files an injunction against Union Pacific, threatening Cullen's position; Elam deals with a dangerous newcomer.
Cholera 8.0
播出日期: 2013-09-14
概述: When a cholera epidemic hits Hell on Wheels, Cullen must find fresh water before his workers die. Durant faces political fallout.
It Happened in Boston 8.0
播出日期: 2013-09-21
概述: After his workers defect to the Mormons, Cullen recruits Durant to help get them back. Meanwhile, Sean and Mickey's past comes back to haunt them.
Fathers and Sins 8.5
播出日期: 2013-09-28
概述: With General Grant's deadline only two days away, a gang of riders attacks Cheyenne while Cullen and Elam pay Durant a visit.
Get Behind the Mule 8.5
播出日期: 2013-10-05
概述: Cullen grapples with consequences while Elam mounts a rescue attempt. Durant receives Gen. Grant and the U.P. board in Cheyenne ahead of the deadline.
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