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==Reception==
==Reception==
The first season of ''Ash vs Evil Dead'' has received critical acclaim. Review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]] gave the series a 98% "Certified Fresh" rating based on 44 reviews, with the critical consensus reading: "True to the movies that spawned it, ''Ash vs Evil Dead'' is a gory, hilarious, and audacious resurrection of Sam Raimi's beloved horror franchise."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ash-vs-evil-dead/s01/|title=Ash vs Evil Dead: Season 1|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=November 3, 2015}}</ref> [[Metacritic]] gave the series a rating of 75 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/ash-vs-evil-dead|title=Ash Vs Evil Dead - Season 1|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=November 3, 2015}}</ref>
The first season of ''Ash vs Evil Dead'' has received critical acclaim. Review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]] gave the series a 98% "Certified Fresh" rating based on 44 reviews, with the critical consensus reading: "True to the movies that spawned it, ''Ash vs Evil Dead'' is a gory, hilarious, and audacious resurrection of Sam Raimi's beloved horror franchise."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ash-vs-evil-dead/s01/|title=Ash vs Evil Dead: Season 1|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=November 3, 2015}}</ref> [[Metacritic]] gave the series a rating of 75 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/ash-vs-evil-dead|title=Ash Vs Evil Dead - Season 1|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=November 3, 2015}}</ref> Based on community reviews the series hold a 9.7 out of 10 rating on [[IGN]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/tv/ash-vs-evil-dead/1|title=Ash Vs Evil Dead - Season 1 on IGN|publisher=IGN|accessdate=December 20, 2015}}</ref>


==Episodes==
==Episodes==

Revision as of 01:50, 20 December 2015

Ash vs Evil Dead
GenreComedy horror
Based onCharacters created
by Sam Raimi
Developed bySam Raimi
Ivan Raimi
Tom Spezialy
Starring
ComposerJoseph LoDuca
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
CinematographyDave Garbett
John Cavill
EditorBob Murawski
Running time28-31 minutes[1]
42 minutes (pilot)
Production companyRenaissance Pictures
Original release
NetworkStarz
ReleaseOctober 31, 2015 (2015-10-31) –
present

Ash vs Evil Dead is an American comedy horror television series developed by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi and Tom Spezialy for the Starz network. It is set in the Evil Dead universe.

The series stars Bruce Campbell reprising his role as Ash Williams. Jill Marie Jones, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo and Lucy Lawless also star. The series is executive produced by Campbell, Raimi, Craig DiGregorio and Rob Tapert, who originally produced all four Evil Dead films.[3] The series premiered on October 31, 2015. Three days before the series' premiere, Starz renewed it for a second season.

Cast

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Campbell stated, "Ash has survivor's guilt. You could have a heyday with his PTSD. He's a war vet. He doesn't want to talk about it, and he'll lie about that stump on his hand to impress the ladies. This is a guy who's got some issues. He's emotionally stunted. But, he's the guy you want in the foxhole next to you."[4]
A co-worker who becomes Ash's loyal sidekick. Pablo believes in Ash's heroism even if Ash himself doesn’t. He was raised by his uncle, a shaman, who had told him of evil and of a man who can fight this evil, "El Jefe", who Pablo believes is none-other than Ash.
A woman trying to outrun her past. Reluctantly dragged into the fight against evil with Ash and Pablo, Kelly finds a different kind of family with her fellow slayers.
A disgraced Michigan State Trooper set to find Ash and prove his responsibility in the grisly murder of her partner.
A mysterious figure who is myopic in her quest to hunt down the source of the recent evil outbreaks. She is the daughter of Professor Raymond and Henrietta Knowby and sister of Annie Knowby from Evil Dead 2.[9] Ruby blames Ash for the deaths of her family members and has been trying to track him down for years, vowing to kill him at all costs.

Production

It was revealed at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con that director Sam Raimi was developing an Evil Dead television series. It is written by Raimi, his brother Ivan Raimi, and long-time film collaborator and friend Bruce Campbell with the plan for Campbell to star in the series. This was further confirmed by Campbell at Ohio Comic-Con 2014.[6] On interviews, Campbell said Starz channel was the only network that would give them the ability to be unrated and unrestricted; Campbell has stated that Starz does not require the crew to create alternate, "wimpy" versions for television.[10] Due to legal issues, the events from Army of Darkness can not specifically be mentioned on the show.[11] Original film series producer Robert Tapert has returned to co-produce along with Raimi, Campbell and Craig DiGregorio.[12] So far two seasons of Ash vs Evil Dead consisting of 10 episodes per season (30 minutes each) have been ordered by Starz.[13] On February 11, 2015, Ray Santiago and Dana Delorenzo were cast in the roles of Pablo Simon Bolivar and Kelly Maxwell.

The series details reads "Campbell reprises his role as Ash, the aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons – personal and literal."[5][6] The first season started filming in the spring of 2015 in New Zealand.[6] The pilot episode of the series was written by Sam Raimi (who also directed), Ivan Raimi and Tom Spezialy.[12] In February 2015, Starz confirmed that Jill Marie Jones will be playing the leading role of Michigan State Trooper Amanda Fisher.[7] In March 2015, Lucy Lawless will co-star as Ruby, a mysterious figure who's on a quest to stop the evil outbreak and believes that Ash is the one who's the cause of it.[8] In April 2015, Starz released a new graphic teaser advertising the TV show is coming in the Fall of 2015, along with a new poster for the series.[14] Three days before the series premiere, it was renewed for a second season.[15]

Reception

The first season of Ash vs Evil Dead has received critical acclaim. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the series a 98% "Certified Fresh" rating based on 44 reviews, with the critical consensus reading: "True to the movies that spawned it, Ash vs Evil Dead is a gory, hilarious, and audacious resurrection of Sam Raimi's beloved horror franchise."[16] Metacritic gave the series a rating of 75 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."[17] Based on community reviews the series hold a 9.7 out of 10 rating on IGN.[18]

Episodes

Season 1 (2015–16)

The first episode was 45 minutes long and premiered as a sneak preview at midnight on October 31, 2015, and it had 233,000 viewers.[19]

No.TitleDirected by [20]Written byOriginal air date [21]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"El Jefe"Sam RaimiSam Raimi, Ivan Raimi and Tom SpezialyOctober 31, 2015 (2015-10-31)0.437[22]
Upon seeing signs that the deadites may have returned, Ash recalls being with a recent female acquaintance and opening the Necronomicon when she pushed him to recite some poetry. State Trooper Amanda Fisher and her partner investigate reports of paranormal activity at an old house, where she sees her partner killed in the melee. Ash wants to flee from town, but as the deadite incidents become too much to ignore and actual attacks occur, he reluctantly assumes his old persona.
2"Bait"Michael J. BassettDominic DierkesNovember 7, 2015 (2015-11-07)0.276[23]
Ash and Pablo help Kelly with some family issues, the police put out an APB on Ash while Fisher follows leads on her own. Guest starring: Mimi Rogers.
3"Books from Beyond"Michael J. BassettSean ClementsNovember 14, 2015 (2015-11-14)0.383[24]
Ash, Pablo, and Kelly try to summon some help with the hindrance of Fisher. Ruby gets closer to the book.
4"Brujo"David FrazeeJames E. EaganNovember 21, 2015 (2015-11-21)0.448[25]
Ruby and Fisher join forces to take down Ash, Kelly suffers with an unwanted guest, and Ash goes on an inner journey.
5"The Host"David FrazeeZoe GreenNovember 28, 2015 (2015-11-28)0.430[26]
Ash and Pablo discover that Kelly is possessed by the demon they summoned back at the bookstore. With the help of Pablo's uncle, they try to exorcise the demon before it's too late. Meanwhile, Ruby and Fisher are hot on Ash's trail.
6"The Killer of Killers"Michael HurstNate CrockerDecember 5, 2015 (2015-12-05)0.402[27]
Ash now knows how to defeat the evil dead, but first he needs to find an alternate method of payment for a meal at a diner. Fisher catches up with the team, but this time brings reinforcements. Things get awkward between Kelly and Pablo. Ash hurts some pancakes.
7"Fire in the Hole"Michael HurstSean Clements, Dominic Dierkes and Ivan RaimiDecember 12, 2015 (2015-12-12)0.452[28]
Ash, Pablo, Kelly and Fisher went down into the woods looking for Lem, but little they know the evil has found him first.
8"Ashes to Ashes"Tony TilseMichael J. BassettDecember 19, 2015 (2015-12-19)TBA
Ash and Fisher find the cabin where it all started but Ash's severed hand gets there first.
9"Bound in the Flesh"[29]Tony TilseTBADecember 26, 2015 (2015-12-26)TBA
10"The Dark One"[30]Rick JacobsonTBAJanuary 2, 2016 (2016-01-02)TBA

Music

The original composer of the original Evil Dead movies Joseph LoDuca returns to compose the music to Ash vs Evil Dead. In an interview, Sam Raimi states that the 1970s music selected for the series is based on the lack of growth the Ash character has progressed over the past 30–35 years, and that, "the music should reflect the last time he was engaged in society, and living".[31] On November 11, 2015, it was announced that the Joseph LoDuca music score entitled "Ash vs Evil Dead: Music from the STARZ Original Series" would be released by Varese Sarabande digitally on December 11, 2015 and via audio CD on December 18, 2015.[32][33] The following are the tracks that will be released:[32]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Sheet Show / Main Title"4:25
2."Ain’t For Shabbas"3:22
3."Linda / Where It Began"2:20
4."Ash’s Trip"2:49
5."It Did Happen / Outta Here"2:50
6."A Foul Wind Bloweth / Mom Returns"2:47
7."Deer Amanda / Shut Up Linda"3:50
8."The Handyman Can’t"0:46
9."Adios, Tio Brujo"2:28
10."Soave Pablo / She Got Him"2:34
11."Offer To Fisher / Handy Escape / She Was Ruby"2:18
12."Let’s Start Over / Pablo’s Process"2:06
13."Kill Me Now / Perp’s Getting Away"2:07
14."No Accident"1:59
15."Evil Catches Up"1:11
16."Missed Ya’"1:38
17."Amanda Returns"2:38
18."Ritual"2:17
19."Not My Boyfriend / Burn The Cabin"1:22
20."Burn Baby / Mortal Toys"3:52
21."Without Evil There Is No Good"2:37
22."Ash’s Theme"1:35
Total length:53:51
List of songs in Ash vs Evil Dead
Title Performed by Played during Episode Ref.
"Space Truckin' (1997 Remix)" Deep Purple Opening of episode 1. "El Jefe" [31]
"End Of The Line" Frijid Pink Flashback scene 1. "El Jefe" [34]
"Journey to the Center of the Mind" Amboy Dukes Chainsaw scene and credits 1. "El Jefe" [35]
"Highway Star (1997 Remix)" Deep Purple Car fight 2. "Bait" [36]
"Knife-Edge" Keith Emerson, Greg Lake & Carl Palmer Credits 2. "Bait" [37]
"Loose" The Stooges Credits 3. "Books from Beyond" [38]
"Midnight Rider" The Allman Brothers Band Car ride scene 4. "Brujo" [39]
"Here I Go Again" Whitesnake Drug trip 4. "Brujo" [39]
"Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow" Funkadelic Credits 4. "Brujo" [39]
"Down by the Water" PJ Harvey Car scene 5. "The Host" [40]
"Is It My Body" Alice Cooper Bong scene 5. "The Host" [41]
"Stranglehold" Ted Nugent Credits 5. "The Host" [40]
"Be My Lover" Alice Cooper Washroom fight 6. "The Killer of Killers" [42]
"All My Ex's Live in Texas" Whitey Shafer Ash eating at diner 6. "The Killer of Killers" [43]
"Freakin' Out" Death Diner fight 6. "The Killer of Killers" [42]
"Renegade" Styx Credits 6. "The Killer of Killers" [42]
"Time Has Come Today" Bootsy Collins Credits 7. "Fire in the Hole" [44]

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