Oh, and there’s lots of Deadite action, too.

ThisAsh vs Evil Deadreview contains spoilers.

Wouldnt it have been nice if it was?

And you know what?

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Because, seriously.

Things were looking pretty dire in Michigan, werent they?

This is a franchise thats all about the shocking, the wacky, and the yucky.

Dont get me wrong; Im not saying this a sophomoric slump.

The biggest bores here have to be the procedural sequences with Agent Fisher.

Definitely the most uninteresting side of the show so far.

Its just too bad she exists to divvy outGhost Shipmoments the show doesnt need.

This forces Ash into becoming a more neglectful version of Rupert Giles by way of Morty Smith.

But its also time consuming because it facilitates those slower moments that work againstEvil Deads trademark sense of velocity.

This time around, its all about Kellys mom, played by Mimi Rogers of all people.

Yes, Agent Fowley fromThe X-Files.

And the mom from theLost in Spaceremake.

And Vanessa Kensington fromAustin Powers.

Oh, and Nina fromFull Body Massage(dont ask me how I remember that one).

Thats something to admire right there.

Because, cmon, obviously shes a Deadite.

We know shes a Deadite.

He knows shes a Deadite.

So the audience is always on the same page with our loveable misogynist with a chainsaw for an arm.

We know whats up.

But how the show is dealing with that is both smart and entertaining.

Thats because think about it: Ash isEvil Dead.

Hes more than just a mascot for the franchise, hes the spirit of it.

THE GROOVY

Ash Vs. Mr. Roper with the broken bottle definitely needs to be mentioned.

Bruce Campbell harassing Mimi Rogers is comedy gold and silver.

That beheading scene though!

I was half-expecting a twist, like the dad was already a Deadite too.

However, there are less Dutch angles now, so maybe thats a good thing.

Did any of you catch more?

QUOTES OF THE DAMNED

Hi.

You used to be dead, right?

Ash to Kellys mom

I remember when I was like you.

Young, dumb and full of…conflicting emotions.

Kelly about Ash

Youre kinda like me.

Deadites ruined your life, and youre hot as hell.

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Rating:

3 out of 5