Hell on Wheels: Season 2

Season 2 overview

Cullen resumes train robberies while Lily and Durant struggle to restart the railroad. The discovery of a Sioux declaration of war adds a larger military threat.

Key story beats

  1. Train Robberies Resume — Cullen robs trains with former Confederate soldiers, including a train guarded by Elam.
  2. Railroad Progress Falters — Lily and Durant attempt to resume the Union Pacific Railroad's westward progress.
  3. War Declaration Revealed — Durant finds the town ransacked and learns that the Sioux Nation has declared war on him.
  4. Eva Seeks Justice — Lily promises Eva justice for the prostitute's murder, while Elam investigates the case.
  5. Mob Threatens Mickey — Bauer seeks revenge for Schmidt's murder and targets Mickey and his brother, while Cullen is asked to control the angry mob.
  6. Lily Confesses Involvement — Lily admits her involvement in Schmidt's murder to Durant.
  7. Strike Follows Torture — After the Sioux torture a railroad worker, the crews go on strike.
  8. Replacement Workers Arrive — Cullen telegraphs for replacement workers, forcing the existing crews to unite to save their jobs.
  9. Pregnancy Is Announced — Eva tells both Elam and Toole that she is pregnant with Elam's baby.
  10. Safe Becomes A Target — Cullen's former train-robbing gang targets Hell on Wheels and its safe.
  11. Elam Seeks Cullen's Help — Elam struggles to maintain order and relies on Cullen's help, causing the town to shun him.
  12. Prophetic War Prepared — The Swede continues preparing Reverend Cole for his prophetic war.
  13. Train Hijacking Attempted — The Swede supplies guns to the Sioux, while Reverend Cole hijacks a train carrying Durant, Eva, and Doc Whitehead to Chicago.
  14. Ledgers Need Assistance — The Swede returns to town and helps Lily with the railroad's accounting ledgers.
  15. Rifle Supply Exposed — Cullen arrests The Swede for supplying rifles to the Sioux, but Lily insists that he be released to continue railroad business.

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