Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount) initially retaliates by cutting off food supplies to the workers.
Through the mediation of Tao (Tzi Ma), Cullen finds a peaceful resolution. Tao helps Cullen return the bodies of deceased Chinese workers to their homeland as a gesture of goodwill, which convinces the workers to return to the tracks without further bloodshed.
Chang uses the strike as a power move, demanding higher wages, better hours, and a partnership stake in the Central Pacific Railroad. Hell on Wheels 5x04 Sciopero ITA ENG 720p BDMux...
The episode centers on a massive in Truckee, organized by the labor contractor Chang after white men who attempted to kill him were shipped out of town rather than facing justice.
* Director. Clark Johnson. * Writers. Max Hurwitz. Miki Johnson. * Stars. Anson Mount. Colm Meaney. Christopher Heyerdahl. Chang uses the strike as a power move,
Reviewers from praised the episode for its "delicate, powerful story" regarding the struggle of Chinese workers. The interaction between Cullen and Tao was highlighted as a masterclass in negotiation, moving the story forward without relying solely on violence. "Hell on Wheels" Struck (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb
In Laramie, Thomas "Doc" Durant (Colm Meaney) pulls Mickey McGinnes deeper into railroad business, tasking him with finding a new foreman to control the Irish workers. Key Cast & Characters Role in Episode Anson Mount Cullen Bohannon Managing the strike at Central Pacific. Colm Meaney Thomas "Doc" Durant Plotting to track Central Pacific's progress. Byron Mann Orchestrating the labor strike for personal gain. Tzi Ma Acts as a bridge between Cullen and the workers. Phil Burke Mickey McGinnes Forced to assist Durant with labor management. Amber Chardae Robinson Stagecoach Mary Discovers the bodies of the men who attacked Chang. Critical Reception Clark Johnson
This report covers Season 5, Episode 4, titled " Struck " (referred to as " Sciopero " in Italian). This episode is a pivotal moment in the final season, focusing on labor unrest and the complex power dynamics between railroad leaders and workers. Episode Overview Original Title: Struck Italian Title: Sciopero Original Air Date: August 8, 2015 Director: Clark Johnson Writers: Max Hurwitz and Miki Johnson