Ep 8. The Lord's Day

The Lord's Day is the eighth episode of Hell on Wheels season 2, which is set in the 1860s and follows the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. In this episode, tension runs high in the camp as the deadline for the railroad's completion draws near. Cullen Bohannon, the former Confederate soldier turned railroad worker, has been tasked with overseeing the building of a crucial bridge over the swollen river.

As Cullen and his team work tirelessly to build the bridge, tensions continue to rise between the railroad workers and the Native American tribes whose land they are building on. In a tense scene, Cullen meets with the tribal chief to try and negotiate a peaceful agreement, but the chief makes it clear that the railroad's actions are disrupting their way of life.

Meanwhile, back at the camp, tensions are running high as the workers anxiously await news of their pay. Many of the workers have been working without pay for weeks and are growing increasingly restless. One worker, in particular, takes matters into his own hands and holds the camp's manager hostage, demanding that he be paid what he's owed.

As the situation at camp grows more volatile, Cullen is faced with a difficult decision. With the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, he is forced to choose between completing the bridge on time and keeping his workers safe. Ultimately, it's up to Cullen to navigate the complex and often dangerous world of the railroad and keep the project on track, no matter what obstacles stand in his way.

The Lord's Day is a tense and thrilling episode that showcases the best of Hell on Wheels' gripping storytelling and rich historical detail. With its complex characters and impressive attention to detail, this show continues to be a must-watch for fans of Westerns, historical dramas, and compelling storytelling.