5. Hell on Wheels
Hell on Wheels is set in 1865 after the American Civil War and deals with the construction of the first transcontinental railroad.
At the center of events is Cullen Bohannon, a former Confederate soldier who seeks revenge on the murderers of his wife.
IMDb ratings say: With 54,886 ratings on IMDb, the series achieves an average of 8.3 stars.
Many viewers praise the atmospheric setting and the incorporation of various historical events and social issues such as racism and class conflicts in society.
Additionally, interesting and complex characters, especially the anti-hero Cullen Bohannon, who has clear moral guidelines but is also driven by revenge and does not shy away from drastic actions, impress.
Fun Fact: The main actor Anson Mount played Red Dead Redemption (2010) for about a month before his audition. He was also often told that Cullen Bohannon resembles John Marston (via IMDb).
6. Walker
With Walker, we have a drama series with crime, action, and western elements that takes place in a modern context. It represents a reinterpretation of the series Walker, Texas Ranger from the 1990s.
It revolves around Cordell Walker (played by Supernatural actor Jared Padalecki), who returns to his hometown after two years. He tries to reconnect emotionally with his children and cope with the loss of his wife Emily, who died in a mysterious incident.
IMDb ratings say: With a total of 14,339 IMDb ratings, the series receives an average of 6.2 stars from users.
The series is well-received by viewers mainly due to its focus on family-related themes, delivering a drama that showcases the complicated relationship between a father and his children.
For instance, at the beginning of the series, teenager Stella confronts her father about his absence and tells him that she would have preferred it if her uncle had received custody.
Fun Fact: In the Supernatural episode Frontierland (Season 6, Episode 18), the two brothers Sam and Dean travel to Wyoming in the year 1861. There, they are asked who they are. Dean introduces himself as Clint Eastwood, while Sam poses as Walker, Texas Ranger (via IMDb).
