Hell on Wheels Season 1 Episode 8 Derailed
- TV14
- January 1, 2012
- 43 min
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8.3 (776)
Cullen Bohannon's tough exterior is put to the test in Hell on Wheels season 1 episode 8, "Derailed." Set in the late 1800s, the show follows Bohannon, a former Confederate soldier, as he works on the construction of the transcontinental railroad. In this episode, tensions between the railroad workers and the Cheyenne tribe come to a head, resulting in a deadly confrontation.
At the start of the episode, Bohannon is tasked with bringing a group of Chinese workers to the railroad's next stop. Along the way, they encounter a group of Cheyenne warriors who demand that the workers leave their land. Despite Bohannon's attempts to negotiate a peaceful resolution, the situation quickly escalates and violence breaks out.
The incident leaves Bohannon rattled and questioning his role in the construction of the railroad. His guilt only intensifies when he discovers that the Cheyenne's attack was provoked by a group of reckless railroad workers who were responsible for the death of a Cheyenne woman.
As tensions continue to boil over, Bohannon finds himself caught in the middle of a war between the railroad and the Cheyenne. He struggles to reconcile his own beliefs with the violent reality of the situation.
Meanwhile, other members of the railroad crew face their own challenges. Lily Bell, a businesswoman and widow of one of the railroad's surveyors, works to secure funding for the railroad's continuation. Her efforts are complicated by the arrival of a handsome gambler named Durant, who has his own plans for the railroad's future.
Through it all, "Derailed" highlights the violent and tumultuous nature of life on the frontier. The show's stunning cinematography and attention to historical accuracy transport viewers to a time and place that is both fascinating and frightening.
Ultimately, Hell on Wheels season 1 episode 8 is a gripping story about the devastating impact of colonization and the struggle for power and control in a rapidly changing world. It's a must-watch for fans of Westerns and historical dramas alike.
