Does Elam die in Hell on Wheels?

EXCLUSIVE: Most series save the death of a major character for a dramatic season finale, but not AMC’s Hell On Wheels — not this year. Halfway through its fourth season, the post-Civil War-set show killed off one of its most beloved and original characters tonight with the death of Elam Ferguson, played by Common.

Does Elam come back to life?

What’s Been Cancelled? Recently on the AMC drama, the character of Elam (played since Day 1 by the rapper/actor Common) resurfaced after having been presumed dead as the result of a Season 3-ending bear attack. Instead, Elam had survived — though the mauling left him with brain damage.

Why did they kill Elam Ferguson?

The reason Elam was killed off was apparently Common himself, who asked to be written off so he could give more of his time to refocusing on his music career. Common spoke to Deadline about his character’s exit saying, “It pulled at my heart because I really cherish the character.

Does Elam die from the bear?

Those who caught him photographed at the cast and crew’s season 4 kickoff dinner, though, may assume Elam’s back. Exec producer John Wirth confirms it: “He survives the bear attack, but I think you will be surprised to see the manner in which he survives,” he tells EW. “The circumstances of his survival are unique.”

Why did Lily Bell die?

(“Viva La Mexico”) In the final episode of season two entitled “Blood Moon Rising” Lily is strangled to death in her train car by Thor Gundersen, better known as “The Swede”, in an attempt to punish Bohannon.

Why was Elam killed off in Hell on Wheels?

SPOILER: ‘Hell On Wheels’ Star, Showrunner Detail Character’s Surprise Exit. “It pulled at my heart because I really cherish the character Elam,” the actor and rapper said of the demise of the former slave, courtesy of a bullet from his de facto partner Cullen Bohannon, played by Anson Mount.

Who was killed off in Hell on Wheels?

Halfway through its fourth season, the post-Civil War-set show killed off one of its most beloved and original characters tonight with the death of Elam Ferguson, played by Common.

What happens in Season 3 of Hell on Wheels?

The Season 3 finale of “Hell on Wheels” left off with Common’s Elam Ferguson becoming entangled in a fight with a bear while searching for Cullen Bohannon. Fans were left in suspense as to the result of that encounter until the character finally reappeared in episode 6 of Season 4.

When did Ezra die in Hell on Wheels?

Secondly and shortly after that in episode 10, the young boy Ezra dies. Then now a mere two episodes after that, Ruth dies. And this all happens in this current season 4! Usually when deaths happens to good regular characters within an ensemble on a TV series, their departures tend to be more spaced out if even within a season.