Ep 8. Two Soldiers

In the eighth episode of Hell on Wheels season 5, titled "Two Soldiers," we witness the return of legendary Confederate guerrilla fighter John Mosby to the fold. An old friend of Cullen Bohannon, Mosby arrives in Cheyenne on a questionable mission, but his motives remain unclear.

Meanwhile, the construction of the railroad faces a new challenge as Native American warriors target the Union Pacific workers and their families, leaving no survivors. Durant orders his men to take revenge and torture a captive Cheyenne warrior without the consent of Governor Campbell. This sparks outrage and protests among the Cheyenne people, and tensions between the white settlers and Native Americans escalate as both sides prepare for war.

As the Union Pacific crew mourns their fallen comrades and seeks revenge, Cullen's priorities are divided between his duty as a foreman and his loyalty to the Cheyenne people. While he tries to negotiate peace with Chief Many Horses, Bohannon discovers that some of his men may be involved in the slaughter of innocent Cheyenne women and children.

As the stakes get higher, Cullen finds himself caught between two conflicting sides. He must choose between his sense of justice and his responsibility to keep his men safe. Meanwhile, John Mosby's true intentions are revealed, and Cullen must confront him in a life-or-death showdown.

With explosive action, unexpected twists and turns, and powerful performances from the cast, "Two Soldiers" is a gripping installment that delves deep into the moral complexities of the Old West.