{"id":495435,"date":"2025-07-25T01:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T01:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=495435"},"modified":"2025-07-25T01:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T01:02:16","slug":"where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to start with Ash vs Evil Dead?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/#Where_to_Start_with_Ash_vs_Evil_Dead\" title=\"Where to Start with Ash vs Evil Dead\">Where to Start with Ash vs Evil Dead<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/#Introduction_to_Ash_vs_Evil_Dead\" title=\"Introduction to Ash vs Evil Dead\">Introduction to Ash vs Evil Dead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/#Background_Information\" title=\"Background Information\">Background Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/#Ash_vs_Evil_Dead\" title=\"Ash vs Evil Dead\">Ash vs Evil Dead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/#Evil_Dead_Franchise\" title=\"Evil Dead Franchise\">Evil Dead Franchise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/#Characters_and_Actors\" title=\"Characters and Actors\">Characters and Actors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-to-start-with-ash-vs-evil-dead\/#Miscellaneous\" title=\"Miscellaneous\">Miscellaneous<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Start_with_Ash_vs_Evil_Dead\"><\/span>Where to Start with Ash vs Evil Dead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To start with <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong>, it is recommended to watch the original <strong>Evil Dead<\/strong> trilogy, which includes <strong>The Evil Dead (1981)<\/strong>, <strong>Evil Dead II (1987)<\/strong>, and <strong>Army of Darkness (1992)<\/strong>, as these films chronicle the exploits of <strong>Ash Williams<\/strong> and provide essential background information for the series. The best approach is to watch these movies in order, followed by <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong>, which picks up where the original trilogy left off and continues the story of <strong>Ash Williams<\/strong> as he battles <strong>Evil<\/strong> forces in the present day. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Ash_vs_Evil_Dead\"><\/span>Introduction to Ash vs Evil Dead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_Information\"><\/span>Background Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Evil Dead<\/strong> franchise has a complex and sometimes confusing timeline, but watching the original trilogy and then <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong> will provide the most comprehensive understanding of the series. <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong> is a television series that aired from 2015 to 2018 and consists of three seasons, with a total of 30 episodes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is the best order to watch the Evil Dead movies?<\/strong> The best order to watch the <strong>Evil Dead<\/strong> movies is <strong>The Evil Dead (1981)<\/strong>, <strong>Evil Dead II (1987)<\/strong>, <strong>Army of Darkness (1992)<\/strong>, <strong>Evil Dead (2013)<\/strong>, <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-2018)<\/strong>, and finally <strong>Evil Dead Rise (2023)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do I need to watch Ash vs Evil Dead before Evil Dead Rise?<\/strong> No, it is not necessary to watch <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong> before <strong>Evil Dead Rise<\/strong>, as <strong>Evil Dead Rise<\/strong> is a soft reboot and can be enjoyed as a standalone film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why was Evil Dead banned?<\/strong> The original <strong>Evil Dead<\/strong> was banned in several countries due to its high levels of <strong>violence<\/strong>, <strong>blood<\/strong>, <strong>sex<\/strong>, and <strong>gore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ash_vs_Evil_Dead\"><\/span>Ash vs Evil Dead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Where should I start watching Ash vs Evil Dead?<\/strong> The best bet is to start watching <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong> from the beginning, as the series builds upon the events of the original <strong>Evil Dead<\/strong> trilogy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many seasons of Ash vs Evil Dead are there?<\/strong> There are three seasons of <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong>, which aired from 2015 to 2018.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why are there only three seasons of Ash vs Evil Dead?<\/strong> The show was canceled due to declining viewership numbers and the network&#8217;s decision not to rely on <strong>Netflix<\/strong> for streaming.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evil_Dead_Franchise\"><\/span>Evil Dead Franchise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Are all Evil Dead movies connected?<\/strong> Not all <strong>Evil Dead<\/strong> franchise entries are directly connected, but the original trilogy and <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong> form a cohesive narrative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Ash the same in Evil Dead 1 and 2?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Ash Williams<\/strong> is the same character in <strong>The Evil Dead<\/strong> and <strong>Evil Dead II<\/strong>, played by <strong>Bruce Campbell<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which Evil Dead is canon?<\/strong> The original trilogy, <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong>, and the 2013 <strong>Evil Dead<\/strong> remake are all considered canon, while <strong>Evil Dead Rise<\/strong> is a soft reboot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characters_and_Actors\"><\/span>Characters and Actors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Who is Ash&#8217;s daughter in Ash vs Evil Dead?<\/strong> <strong>Brandy<\/strong> is <strong>Ash&#8217;s<\/strong> daughter in <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will Bruce Campbell return as Ash?<\/strong> <strong>Bruce Campbell<\/strong> has announced his retirement from playing <strong>Ash Williams<\/strong>, so it is unlikely that he will return to the role.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Ash show up in Evil Dead 2013?<\/strong> <strong>Ash Williams<\/strong> makes a post-credits cameo appearance in the 2013 <strong>Evil Dead<\/strong> remake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miscellaneous\"><\/span>Miscellaneous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>Can a 13-year-old watch The Evil Dead?<\/strong> No, <strong>The Evil Dead<\/strong> is not suitable for children under the age of 15 due to its graphic content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the best episode of Ash vs Evil Dead?<\/strong> The best episode of <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong> is subjective, but according to <strong>IMDb<\/strong>, the top-rated episode is &#8220;<strong>The Mettle of Man<\/strong>&#8221; from Season 3.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is Ash vs Evil Dead leaving Netflix?<\/strong> <strong>Ash vs Evil Dead<\/strong> is leaving <strong>Netflix<\/strong> due to <strong>Lionsgate Television<\/strong> owning the rights to the show and deciding its streaming future.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to Start with Ash vs Evil Dead To start with Ash vs Evil Dead, it is recommended to watch the original Evil Dead trilogy, which includes The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987), and Army of Darkness (1992), as these films chronicle the exploits of Ash Williams and provide essential background information for &#8230; <a title=\"Where to start with Ash 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