Ash vs Evil Dead swings and misses this week for a number of reasons.
Here’s our review.
ThisAsh vs Evil Deadreview contains spoilers.
Sounds harsh, I know.
But Fire in the Hole is not an episode I wish to rewatch anytime soon.
And because of how it ends, its not one you want to skip over either.
As Im re-reading that line now, it sounds like something Id want to see.
On paper, its gold.
The way its delivered on screen, on the other hand, is curiously eye-rolling.
Its not the stunt work at all which is excellent by the way its just the principle behind it.
Listen, Im all for Ash getting some lovin.
Speaking of those two is it just me, or are they slowly taking over this show?
Its no longerAsh vs Evil Dead; itsAsh vs Evil Dead and Friends.
I dont mind this so much, because Im digging their chemistry.
The members of the crazy militia camp we meet here do not.
I dont care if you dont like Power Rangers.
Suck it up and do it anyway.
Youll be surprised).
Run, Ziggy, run!
I just realized something.
Fire in the Hole is plotted a lot like the level of a video game.
Hopefully they found some first aid spray down there to tide them over.
Its really a graduation ceremony for the supporting cast weve accumulated over the past six episodes.
Soon thereafter, he thanks and congratulates them.
Is it bad that I cheered at the screen when this happened?
I dont think so.
Any concerns I had with the creative directionAsh vs Evil Deadis taking were mostly realized here.
For all the years that weve known Ash, hes never had a support group.
Hes never had a love interest who can handle a nine millimeter, either.
And its been a long time since hes been around people that he cares about.
Because of that, I can see why he doesnt want to push his luck.
THE GROOVY
Deadite Lem was fun here, even if he was barely around.
Loved the effects makeup on his face.
Oh, and Ruby!
I forgot that she had resurrected herself.
Why did Fisher talk like she knew her so well, though?
Its not like they were on the road together for a few months or anything.
It was just like, what, a day or two?
I dont buy it.
The scene with Pablo trying to get the gas mask off of the Deadite was everything.
And it has a great jump scare that I saw coming but fell for it anyway.
Even if Ash is a creep, hes definitely got that swagger.
I couldnt help but be reminded of Doctor Who again while watching this episode.
Ash saves them from a monster he knows everything about…I mean, come on.
The formula is basically the same, right?
THE NOT SO GROOVY
Again, Ash and Fisher.
Why are they connecting so fast?
Is it the wish fulfillment thing?
Or is she lacking some self respect?
That also makes sense.
(Kinda hoping that happens now.)
(Again, very DW.)
you’ve got the option to never trust this show when it tries to be sincere.
After watching this installment, I dont know anymore.
