As a massive fan of the evil dead trilogy, I loved this series. It really did hit all the right notes for the those who adored the original movies, and with an even better production value, theres much entertainment to be found within all 3 seasons. Ash is back, and more badass and sarcastic than ever before. However, placing my inner fanboy aside now, there were some issues that became more and more apparent as the seasons progressed.
My main gripe with the series is that it takes itself very seriously at times. When there are scary scenes the show plays them straight. What made the movies wonderful for me was how cartooney it all was. Even with the violence and gore, it was comical and played more for laughs. You were laughing because of the absurdity of it all. Rarely were you supposed to be actually frightened by the things happening on screen. The series has some dark moments that dont fit the tone that the films had, and they seem out of place and forced.
Also there were too many side characters. It was painfully obvious who was to be cannon fodder for demons later on. Most of the time the side characters stay on the sidelines with not much to do while Ash reeks havoc. I always thought of Ash as the lone wolf with his burden to bear of killing demons, but I guess times change. A small complaint but something that became worse as the seasons progressed.
All in all it's still a great series with scenes of laughs and violence alike, especially for fans of the movies. Its great to see Bruce back with the chainsaw, but in the end it will only leave you wanting to rewatch the old classics.
My main gripe with the series is that it takes itself very seriously at times. When there are scary scenes the show plays them straight. What made the movies wonderful for me was how cartooney it all was. Even with the violence and gore, it was comical and played more for laughs. You were laughing because of the absurdity of it all. Rarely were you supposed to be actually frightened by the things happening on screen. The series has some dark moments that dont fit the tone that the films had, and they seem out of place and forced.
Also there were too many side characters. It was painfully obvious who was to be cannon fodder for demons later on. Most of the time the side characters stay on the sidelines with not much to do while Ash reeks havoc. I always thought of Ash as the lone wolf with his burden to bear of killing demons, but I guess times change. A small complaint but something that became worse as the seasons progressed.
All in all it's still a great series with scenes of laughs and violence alike, especially for fans of the movies. Its great to see Bruce back with the chainsaw, but in the end it will only leave you wanting to rewatch the old classics.