This week, Common talks to Deadline about Elam's exit from the show, while TV Fanatic lauds Anson Mount's performance in the most recent episode. Plus, CarterMatt takes a look at next week's installment. Read on for more:

• Common, interviewed by Deadline about his departure from the show, says, "I thought it was a brilliant way to give Elam an exit. I think it paid honor and respect to him and it is unexpected and it is shocking and it shakes you and rattles you."

• Reviewing "Elam Ferguson," TV Fanatic applauds Anson Mount, who "shines as Cullen Bohannon."

• CarterMatt previews the next episode, "Under Color of Law," and asks, "Are you ready to see Cullen Bohannon take the next step on Hell on Wheels?"

• CarterMatt spotlights AMC's video of Anson Mount, Robin McLeavy and the producers discussing the "devastating" events of "Elam Ferguson," the "hardest episode to watch quite possibly of the entire series."

• For recaps and reviews of Season 4, Episode 7, "Elam Ferguson," check out CarterMatt, Cowboys & Indians, Den of Geek, Paste and TV.com.

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