Last year, AMC moved Hell on Wheels to Saturday nights, leading many to believe the show would be cancelled. The ratings were lower but were good enough for the show to be renewed for a fourth season. Will the numbers rise or sink this time around? Will it be renewed for a fifth season or will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned!
A gritty period drama that takes place in the 1860s, Hell on Wheels revolves around the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad and the various people connected with the Union Pacific Railroad. The cast includes Anson Mount, Common, Colm Meaney, Phil Burke, Christopher Heyerdahl, Robin McLeavy, Kasha Kropinski, Dohn Norwood, Jennifer Ferrin, Chelah Horsdal, MacKenzie Porter, Tayden Marks, and Jake Weber.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
11/7 update: Hell on Wheels has been renewed for a fifth and final season.
Final season averages: 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.09 million total viewers.
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For comparisons: The third season of Hell on Wheels averaged a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.18 million viewers.
What do you think? Do you like the Hell on Wheels TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a fifth season?
The trouble with Hell on Wheels is that not enough people have “discovered it” yet. Those who know about it universally like it. If AMC were to better promote the show or maybe move it to Sundays following one of their HIT shows (like “The Walking Dead” or the soon to be wrapped up “Mad Men”) it might gain a bit of momentum.
Hell on Wheels is one of the best things on TV and should be renewed for a fifth season
No!! Do not cancel. Great show – gets better each season. SO few shows are real and gritty and not just a clone of another show. Cast is great, from season 1 to Season 4.
my wife and i love this series please do not cancel it.
I love Hell on Wheels and have spread the word on this great show to all my friends and family. Once you see it, you are hooks! Where did Anson Mount come from? He is amazing and so talented. He makes the series what it is. He reminds of Clint Eastwood in his early spaghetti western days. Anson is a strong but sympathetic character with a great supporting cast. I really hope AMC keeps this show alive for a few more seasons as I think it’s getting better and better. Love watching it this year and can’t wait to find… Read more »
Please do not cancel ‘Hell on Wheels’ it seems every time my husband &I find a show we truly love–it gets cancelled. I have stopped starting new shows on ABC, CBS, and NBC. I’m tired of investing in a show only to have it cancelled.
HoW is one of the best period series I’ve seen. Set against the backdrop of the building of the continental railroad, the story is gritty and gripping. The writing and acting are superb. AMC you have a winner here – please don’t cancel the show!
Love the show, please don’t cancel!
please don’t cancel hell on wheels my huband and I look forward to watching the show each week. we like the show very much.
My favorite show. In fact, it’s the only show not in syndication that I watch. PLEASE – PLEASE – PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL “HELL ON WHEELS”!
My favorite show. The writing, acting and just the filming is amazing. AMC does have another hit show on their hands and its aired on Saturday night. I look forward to it.
I started watching Hell on Wheels recently….I stumbled across it when someone mentioned it on Facebook. I went back to Season 1 and watched each episode until I was caught up. . AMC, why didn’t I hear about this fantastic series before now??? ADVERTISE!! Last Saturday’s episode “Elam Ferguson” had my crying like a baby. The actors are so invested and dedicated to their characters! When Cullen broke down at the end of the last episode, he wasn’t “acting”. He reached down deep in his soul and found the pain, grief, and torture and delivered it in such a way… Read more »
Great show….school started
Diane, and Elton : I have to agree with you both …all the good shows are short lived . I am another viewer who votes : DO NOT CANCEL HELL ON WHEELS !!
I am totally addicted to this show! Please don’t cancel.
great show! It will probably be cancelled.