Ash Vs. Evil Dead

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Season 1
  • Network: Starz
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 31, 2015
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Oct 23, 2015
    60
    The struggle with Ash vs Evil Dead is reconciling the giddy, maniacal pleasure that Raimi brings to the pilot with the by-the-numbers disappointment that the second episode delivers and knowing that that is more likely to be the series going forward.
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Tirdad Derakhshani
    Oct 26, 2015
    50
    Hardcore Evil Dead fans may find Starz's TV series disappointing. The series betrays the film's DYI legacy by using a great deal of digital animation for the fight scenes and gore. And as the CGI effects aren't particularly sophisticated, they give the action sequences a cheesy feel. Given the half-hour format, there is little space to develop the secondary characters.
  3. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Oct 30, 2015
    40
    The show is mostly useful as a vengeful reverse prank on greedy legions of trick-or-treaters. Make sure your tube is prominently visible as you open the door to the kids, and give them a compulsive need for years of therapy along with their Butterfingers.

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best TV Season of 2015
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#29 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#30 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 394 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 363 out of 394
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 394
  3. Negative: 18 out of 394
  1. bcdserra
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    With all the reboots and prequels out there failing at "bringing something refreshing to the franchise" Ash vs Evil Dead does exactly theWith all the reboots and prequels out there failing at "bringing something refreshing to the franchise" Ash vs Evil Dead does exactly the opposite. It's Ash, he's a moron, he has a shotgun and a chainsaw, and he fights Deadites to right his mistake. It's truly Evil Dead, and that's the best compliment needed to be made.… Full Review »
  2. ReubenIsAGod
    Oct 31, 2015
    9
    Absolutely loved it. Sam Rami's "The Evil Dead" truly is one of the greatest horror/comedy trilogies of all time...each film brings somethingAbsolutely loved it. Sam Rami's "The Evil Dead" truly is one of the greatest horror/comedy trilogies of all time...each film brings something new exciting and different to the screen and this new instalment in the series is no different. Ash vs The Evil Dead is the perfect example of how to bring life back into an old series, it takes all the elements from the past films, the gore, blood, violence, campy humour, cheesy dialog and absurdity and really does a great job modernising the franchise while sticking true to its past. I loved everything about this first episode i cant wait to see what else is in stall for us in starz Ash vs the Evil Dead. My only real big grip with the show is probably the CGI, its really bad but somehow i feel like it really adds to the campiness and cheesiness lf the whole thing. Its a really solid start to an interesting new series.… Full Review »
  3. xajis
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Created an acount here just to rate this series 10!
    Thats how much i loved the pilot.
    Fans of old school comedy/horror and gore will love    Created an acount here just to rate this series 10!
    Thats how much i loved the pilot.
    Fans of old school comedy/horror and gore will love this!!!!!!!!    … Full Review »
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