After a String of Gems, AMC's First Truly Terrible Drama Is...

Filed under: Reality-Free, Stay Tuned

It was bound to happen sooner or later: AMC has a dud on its hands.



The network's track record thus far has been enviable, but 'Hell on Wheels' (10PM Sunday, AMC) is disappointing on any number of levels. I certainly wasn't a fan of how 'The Killing' ended its debut season, but at least that show started out strong, and the rest of the network's programs offer compelling characters, distinctive aesthetics or solid takes on conventional premises. In some cases, AMC's dramas excel in all of those arenas and many more.



'Hell on Wheels' does one thing well: It's good at being tedious.



There is a truly compelling performance in the early going, but that doesn't come from star Anson Mount, who is glumly competent at best.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Source: aoltv.com