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Ash vs Evil Dead |OT| Kanda... Es-trata... Montos...
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BattleMonkey
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Well they got season 2 coming, I imagine things are not going to be fully resolved
internetwolf
Banned
I liked episodes 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9. Cut me some slack.
*brofist* those middle episodes were weak as hell. If 8 and 9 weren't as great as they were I was ready to write off season 2.
Audioboxer
Member
It's gotten much better since they went back to the cabin. Glad we have the series but I think a decent length movie could've worked given things for me have simply been better during the last few episodes.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Rating news?
Ratings have been delayed due to the holidays, so it might be later today or tomorrow until we get ratings for Saturday/Sunday.
Alright, thanks for the update!
Now that we're 9 episodes into Ash Vs. Evil Dead, can we finally agree that it's a disappointment with shitty CGI blood and a boring supporting cast? That's if you actually stuck around, as most sensible people forgot about it a few weeks back. Bruce Campbell is the best part and yet he's essentially on autopilot, nothing really sticks out with Ash in the show.
I don't absolutely hate it, it's whatever. Very mediocre and below average in a lot of ways. I guess I like it more than the pseudo remake. I think my earlier skepticism kinda rang true, Evil Dead just doesn't work as a TV show.
I'm glad Bruce is getting a steady paycheck, but that's about it.
I don't absolutely hate it, it's whatever. Very mediocre and below average in a lot of ways. I guess I like it more than the pseudo remake. I think my earlier skepticism kinda rang true, Evil Dead just doesn't work as a TV show.
I'm glad Bruce is getting a steady paycheck, but that's about it.
Don't know what you are talking about , I like the show a lot. Never get when one person thinks their opinion is the only one. Why do you still watch it?
spookyfish
Member
As someone who was there when ED2 came out in the theaters, no. No we cannot agree.
There have been some weak episodes, but I like the supporting cast.
Every character who isn't Ash should die because they're all terrible. Character arcs and Evil Dead don't go together. Show would've been better if it was like The Littlest Hobo with Ash but he just ruined everything for everyone.
The first three episodes were solid because it felt like each one had it's own idea and felt distinct. Now it just feels too focused on them killing Deadites, which honestly is just one part which made the original movies fun.
The first three episodes were solid because it felt like each one had it's own idea and felt distinct. Now it just feels too focused on them killing Deadites, which honestly is just one part which made the original movies fun.
Lactose_Intolerant
Member
I think this season could have easily been cut into a movie and it would be better for it.
i kinda feel the same. few too many meandering episodes in the middle that felt, well, kinda phoned in and outright inconsistent with the tone of earlier episodes
buuuuut i do feel those episodes are kinda worth it to get to the great ones, such as episode 9.
Not insulting people who watch the show or like it. I agree that I could have worded my post better. As for why I still the show well it's because I'm a huge fan. Star Wars is the news a lot lately well I guess you can say that Evil Dead is my number one trilogy. Huge fanboy for it. So of course I'll be there even if it's somehow the worst thing out there. Not saying the show is horrible, just incredibly mediocre.
I agree with that another poster said. I'd take a movie with the best parts of this and the remake(which while I hated I admit the last 15 minutes were gold, just too little too late) over both.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Ratings took a hit due to the holidays - no surprise there.
L+SD Ratings:
Episode 1: 437K
Episode 2: 276K
Episode 3: 383K
Episode 4: 448K
Episode 5: 430K
Episode 6: 402K
Episode 7: 452K
Episode 8: 465K
Episode 9: 343K
L+3 Ratings:
Episode 1:
Episode 2: 566K
Episode 3: 703K
Episode 4:
Episode 5: 795K
Episode 6: 670K
L+SD Ratings:
Episode 1: 437K
Episode 2: 276K
Episode 3: 383K
Episode 4: 448K
Episode 5: 430K
Episode 6: 402K
Episode 7: 452K
Episode 8: 465K
Episode 9: 343K
L+3 Ratings:
Episode 1:
Episode 2: 566K
Episode 3: 703K
Episode 4:
Episode 5: 795K
Episode 6: 670K
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Just watched the first episode. It was perfect.
tryagainlater
Member
Overall, I like it but that pilot was so fantastic that everything after felt a bit mediocre. It is only a first season so they have more time to explore different ideas.
I think the main problem with the series lies mainly in the writing. Each director this season has shown a bit of confidence in at least one of their episodes, but usually falters when the writers change with the next. Comedy is a hard thing to write. Even harder when you're trying to emulate a very specific style like Evil Dead.
Vampirolol
Member
Personally I hate Dana De Lorenzo' acting, she always looks like she's going to laugh, never looked real for a moment.
Charlouie Jonesman
Banned
Yeah, a good ending for this season.
I was actually expecting Pablo to die at the end, glat it didn't take that turn. I just wish we saw some more of the mayham this caused in the rest of the world. I was expecting all those escaping demon kids to build up to one last shot of chaos in the city.
I guess it's not too bad though, with the second season confirmed and everything.
I guess it's not too bad though, with the second season confirmed and everything.
jokingbird
Member
Loved the
Good ending for a season as it has to lead into the second season. I am glad that
negotiation bit, "And 10,000 dollars ... then gas money."
Good ending for a season as it has to lead into the second season. I am glad that
Lucy Lawless will be back for season 2 as I enjoy her as an actress.
tryagainlater
Member
Fuck, that was a really good finale. I really liked that director's style, bring him back for next season.
internetwolf
Banned
must avoid the spoiler tags! Time to watch the finale.
I loved the tone and feel of the whole season. Its been great. Appreciate the middle episodes slowed a bit but loved it all.
The music choices throughout, the intro piece especially and all the end credit picks. Cast superb and as solid direction as you could expect in the first season of a show with multiple directors taking on a cult classic.
Bemused at the people picking it apart. Its greater than the sum of its parts and I await season 2 with a goofy grin
The music choices throughout, the intro piece especially and all the end credit picks. Cast superb and as solid direction as you could expect in the first season of a show with multiple directors taking on a cult classic.
Bemused at the people picking it apart. Its greater than the sum of its parts and I await season 2 with a goofy grin
Yautja_Warrior
Member
Nope, the show has been great and ED totally works as a TV show. I guess as the saying goes, they just can't please everybody. Sure it's not perfect, but it was far better than I expected (and I thought it would be pretty good to begin with) and it captures the campy humor and gory horror of the movies damn near perfect.
Basically this is as good as the fans are going to get now, because ED4 / AoD 2 is never going to happen as a movie, not that it's a bad thing now we have this and with Season 2 they should be able to learn a lot from season 1 and improve it even more.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
The finale is tonight!
Watching the finale right now. So fucking good.
Hopefully. It was the best ep after the premiere. Not sure how I feel about the ending tho.
Hopefully. It was the best ep after the premiere. Not sure how I feel about the ending tho.
dead souls
Member
Great finale. I'll meet all of you in
for season 2.
Jacksonville
Extra Sauce
Member
Well, I thought the finale was a mid-tier episode. Not bad but not one of my favorites either.
I look forward to rewatching the whole season on blu-ray.
E the Shaggy
Junior Member
The season wasn't perfect but damn if that wasn't an amazing finale.
The pilot and this felt the most "Evil Dead" to me.
The pilot and this felt the most "Evil Dead" to me.
spookyfish
Member
Agreed.
And kudos to the set director for including Freddy's glove in the basement. Made me think of ED2 all over again.
Will be interested to see where this goes. I wonder if the series is going to remake Army of Darkness, since that page was shown in the Necronomicon.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
Yeah, the final episode nailed it. Was probably the best episode of the season.
I'll write full thoughts up when not away from home, though I'm certainly on the positive side of the show but of course it has some flaws. This said, happy it's getting a second season, if they can take their critique well it can turn out even better. But the last episode of Season 1 was just fantastic.
I'll write full thoughts up when not away from home, though I'm certainly on the positive side of the show but of course it has some flaws. This said, happy it's getting a second season, if they can take their critique well it can turn out even better. But the last episode of Season 1 was just fantastic.
Shambalakan
Member
First season was amazing!!! I loved every part of it and can't wait for second season.
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