AMC is at it again...

Our pals at AMC have been on quite a roll, knocking out some of the best series television there is. I was thrilled to learn that this fall they’re trying their hand at a western. Set in the 1860s, Hell on Wheels follows former confederate soldier Cullen Bohannan (Anson Mount), whose quest for vengeance leads him to Union Pacific’s westward construction of the first Transcontinental Railroad. Bohannan means to hunt down the Union soldiers who killed his wife. Colm Meaney and Common also star. Here's a peek:




I have to admit, even for a western fan, "Cullen Bohannan" is a heck of a mouthful. It might as well be "Quincannon Durango." But I'm just happy to see someone following in the footsteps of beloved Deadwood and hope that this catches fire with some good storytelling.

AMC President Charlie Collier says, “AMC’s commitment to the western is long-standing, and the genre is an important part of our brand and history as a channel. In Hell on Wheels, AMC is creating another epic and enduring American story.”

Here’s hoping that AMC’s streak continues and that Hell on Wheels lives up to its name.