October 29, 2012

It is being reported that AMC has renewed Hell on Wheels for a third season. The network has ordered 10 new episodes of western drama, though creators Joe and Tony Gayton will no longer be involved with the show on a daily basis going forward. John Wirth (V, Fallen Skies) has been brought on to serve as executive producer and showrunner.

Season 3 of Hell on Wheels will premiere in the third quarter of 2013.

(Source: TV by the Numbers)