Ep 6. Bear Man

Cullen Bohannon and his team move deeper into Cheyenne lands in Hell on Wheels season 4 episode 6, titled Bear Man. The network finds the town of Cheyenne in disarray and an unexpected player in the conflict who is not willing to give up what he has built.

As the episode begins, Cullen and his team are shocked to discover that the railroad has reached Cheyenne. However, they are still miles away from their coal source, which is being protected by the Cheyenne tribe. With tensions mounting, Cullen decides to take a bold gamble and lead his team into Cheyenne territory to scout for a new coal source while building diplomatic relations with the tribe.

Their entry to the town is complicated by the fact that the Cheyenne tribe, who are furious at Bohannon's people for their previous actions, has been using violence to keep people out of Cheyenne. The arrival of Cullen and his team does not go unnoticed, and they find themselves in the middle of a dangerous conflict.

Meanwhile, a new player emerges in Cheyenne's power struggle, one who also has a personal score to settle with Cullen. Bear Man, played by Gerald Auger, is a Cheyenne warrior who has come to Cheyenne with a mission of his own. With Cullen and his team trespassing in his territory, he sees an opportunity to settle old scores while forging a new alliance with the tribe's leadership.

Bear Man's arrival further complicates Cullen's mission, as he leads an ambush on his team, effectively trapping them in their local hotel. With the situation quickly escalating, Cullen's attempt to negotiate with Bear Man ends up triggering a chain of events that risks the lives of everyone in town.

As the team struggles to find a way out of Cheyenne, the episode reveals a new side of Cullen, as he grapples with his sense of responsibility as a railroad leader, his complicated history with the Cheyenne, and his personal belief about the right way to handle the situation.

Hell on Wheels season 4 episode 6 is a riveting installment that is equal parts action-packed and contemplative. With new characters, challenging situations, and shifting alliances, the series continues to evolve and surprise, making it one of the most vivid and engaging dramas on television.