AMC Renews 'Hell on Wheels' for Second Season

Drama is net's second best rated behind 'Walking Dead'

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/27/2011 12:04:06 PM

AMC has renewed its Reconstruction-era drama Hell on Wheels for a second season, the network announced Tuesday.

The series ranks as AMC's second highest rated, behind zombie hit The Walking Dead, averaging 3.2 million viewers and 1.5 million adults 25-54 in its first season, according to Nielsen.

Its series premiere on Nov. 7 drew 4.4 million viewers and 2.3 million in the 25-54 demo.

Hell on Wheels' first season finale airs on Sunday, Jan. 15.

Hell on Wheels is executive produced by Endemol USA with Entertainment One as the studio. Creators/writers Joe and Tony Gayton serve as executive producers along with John Shiban, Jeremy Gold and David Von Ancken.