"Hell on Wheels" is a television series that aired from 2011 to 2016. Set in the post-Civil War United States, it follows the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad and the challenges faced by the workers and settlers in the mobile town of Hell on Wheels. The show explores themes of ambition, revenge, and the impact of the railroad on American society. The main character, Cullen Bohannon, is a former Confederate soldier seeking vengeance for his wife's murder. Throughout the series, he navigates conflicts with Native American tribes, labor disputes, and the law, all while dealing with his own personal demons and the harsh realities of frontier life.