Hell on Wheels Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2011 · AMC · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Hell on Wheels
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Hell on Wheels have?
Hell on Wheels has 5 seasons and 57 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on November 6, 2011 to July 23, 2016.
Is Hell on Wheels renewed, ended, or canceled?
Hell on Wheels has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Hell on Wheels?
It takes 42h 24m (2544 minutes) to watch the complete run of Hell on Wheels. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 22 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 42.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 22 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Hell on Wheels?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 7 ("Revelations"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.3/10 based on 8 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels is available for streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Hell on Wheels?
The primary ensemble cast includes Anson Mount as Cullen Bohannan (age 53), Colm Meaney as Thomas 'Doc' Durant (age 73), Robin McLeavy as Eva (age 45), Christopher Heyerdahl as The Swede (age 63).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Anson Mount | Cullen Bohannan | 53 |
| Colm Meaney | Thomas 'Doc' Durant | 73 |
| Robin McLeavy | Eva | 45 |
| Christopher Heyerdahl | The Swede | 63 |
| Phil Burke | Mickey McGinnes | 44 |
| Common | Elam Ferguson | 54 |
| Dohn Norwood | Psalms | 52 |
| Kasha Kropinski | Ruth Cole | 35 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Hell on Wheels are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.