We loved Hell on Wheels. Anson Mount, Common, Christopher Heyerdahl are all so good in it.

I would say there is an unenjoyed adjustment in writing that I thought was bad. A cast member no longer wanted to continue suddenly so I get it.

The show felt quality though. It's been years but I recall enjoying it.

Hell on Wheels never reached Breaking Bad levels for AMC but was good. Speaking of, Breaking Bad had seen its creator call it a modern western. The dressings are different but I agree. You could try that.

Hell on Wheels was great. Definitely worth a watch. Great storytelling throughout. Interesting characters

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