How Many Episodes Of Hell On Wheels Season 5

Okay, let's talk about Hell on Wheels. Specifically, Hell on Wheels Season 5. How many episodes, exactly? It's a question that's plagued me, probably you, and definitely my friend Dave who insists it's more than it actually is.

You probably think you know the answer. But are you REALLY sure? I mean, sometimes TV seasons can be tricky.

So, What's the Real Number?

Ready for the big reveal? Season 5 of Hell on Wheels boasts a grand total of... 14 episodes.

Yup, fourteen. Not twelve. Not fifteen. Definitely not twenty-two like Dave seems to believe after a few beers.

These 14 episodes were actually split into two parts. Part 1 aired in 2015. Part 2 graced our screens in 2016. Sneaky, right?

Why Does It Feel Like More?

Maybe it feels longer because each episode is so packed with drama. Think about all the train robberies, the backstabbing, and Cullen Bohannon's brooding.

It could also be because we were just so invested! We rode the rails with these characters for five whole seasons. Saying goodbye was hard. (I definitely cried a little. Don't judge.)

Plus, remember all those long, meaningful stares into the sunset? Those add to the runtime, emotionally speaking.

An Unpopular Opinion (Maybe?)

Here's where I might lose some of you. I kind of liked the way Season 5 was structured.

Hear me out! Splitting the season gave the writers room to breathe. They could really flesh out those final storylines. And let's be honest, Hell on Wheels had a LOT of storylines going on.

Plus, the wait between Part 1 and Part 2 just made the anticipation even sweeter. It was like a long, drawn-out Christmas morning... but with more gunfights.

But Was the Ending Good?

Okay, this is where things get REALLY subjective. The ending of Hell on Wheels is... divisive.

Some people loved it. Some people hated it. Some people (like Dave) probably didn't even remember it because he fell asleep halfway through.

Personally, I thought it was... fitting. It wasn't perfect, but it wrapped up the main arcs in a satisfying (if slightly bittersweet) way. Plus, Cullen Bohannon finally found some peace. And after all that hardship, he deserved it.

So, To Recap...

Hell on Wheels Season 5: 14 glorious episodes. Split into two parts. Probably longer than Dave remembers.

Whether you loved the ending or hated it, we can all agree on one thing. Hell on Wheels was one heck of a ride (pun intended).

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch the whole thing. Just to double-check those episode numbers, of course. And maybe to cry a little more. You know, for accuracy.

And hey, if you disagree with my assessment, that's totally cool. Just promise me you won't tell Dave. He'll never let me live it down.