Ash vs Evil Dead
Seen it?2015 | 3 seasons | Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Stranger Things or The Legend of Vox Machina, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Bruce Campbell reprises his role as Ash Williams, an aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who’s spent the last three decades avoiding maturity, and the terrors of the Evil Dead. But when a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, he’s forced to face his demons — both metaphorical and literal.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
6 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 331K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
- Season 12015 · 10 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Season 22016 · 10 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 32018 · 10 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, Tom Spezialy
- Bruce CampbellAshley 'Ash' J. Williams
- Ray SantiagoPablo Simon Bolivar
- Dana DeLorenzoKelly Maxwell
- Lucy LawlessRuby Knowby
- Arielle O'NeillBrandy Barr