Hell on Wheels: Season 1, Episode 10 “God of Chaos” (B+)
It’s sad to see this show depart from the air after just ten episodes, but its strong performance has assured that it will return for a second season sometime next year. It’s always a great idea to start a season finale with a flashback to a central event that’s been frequently discussed but never shown, and seeing the disturbing image of Cullen’s dead wife started off a very serious episode, which featured Cullen committing his most gruesome murder yet. Killing the wrong man is likely going to have grave repercussions for Cullen, whose wanted poster adorns one of the episode’s closing moments, as he has failed to achieve closure and killed an innocent man. The tide has turned in Hell on Wheels, as Durant’s efforts to manipulate the Swede and Cullen against each other resulted in the Swede being tarred and feathered by the whole town, sure to affect his status in the ensuing season. Elam isn’t making any friends either now that Psalms is unimpressed by his haughty attitude, and Eva doesn’t want to be with Elam if he doesn’t plan to marry her and wants to leave Hell on Wheels. Lily agreeing to be the face of the railroad is a smart idea for all involved, and it’s good that she’s determined to be a part of the process if she’s going to be the one representing it. After an uncertain pilot, this show got good real fast, and I look forward to seeing this show when it returns for a new arc.
Season grade: B+
Season MVP: Christopher Heyerdahl as the Swede
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