Following the cancelation, Campbell has stated that he officially retired from his portrayal of Ash. It would have taken place in the future as hinted at during the Ash vs Evil Dead series finale, focusing on Ash as he explored the post-apocalyptic world as he presumably reunited with Pablo, Kelly, and Brandy. Thirty years later, Ash Williams - demon hunter par excellence - is back to battle a new Deadite plague. Raimi and Campbell were developing a storyline that was compared to Mad Max. The creators have shared what Ash vs Evil Dead season 4 would have looked like had the show been renewed. Following the cancellation news, diehard Ash vs Evil Dead fans created the #BringBackBoomstick campaign on social media, a nod to Ash’s weapon that he referred to as his ' boomstick.' Viewers hoped that another network, or possibly Netflix, could take over Ash vs Evil Dead to give the series a proper ending but the cancellation was deemed final. The cast had rallied for a fourth season and was outspoken about the show’s future. Starz didn’t want to depend on Netflix’s influence so they officially canceled the series despite the cliffhanger ending. Unfortunately, season 3 saw a steady decline in viewership numbers during real-time broadcasts. They were a hit with subscribers and the cast and crew had hoped that it would have a positive effect on the new season. When he woke up, years had gone by but before viewers could get answers, Ash vs Evil Dead was canceled.īefore the premiere of Ash vs Evil Dead season 3, the previously released seasons were streamed on Netflix. In Ash vs Evil Dead season 3's final showdown, Ash seemed to sacrifice himself to save the world but he was revealed to be saved by an unknown group. The fate of the universe was in Ash's hands with the threat of Kandar the Destroyer, a sixty-foot-tall demon creature. Not only did Ash have to deal with being a father to a recently discovered teenage daughter, Brandy ( Arielle Carver O'Neill), but he also had to face more than the typical threat of Deadites.

As the stakes grew higher, so did Ash’s responsibilities. Related: Bruce Campbell On Why A Freddy Vs Jason Vs Ash Crossover Film Wouldn't WorkĮach season of Ash vs Evil Dead presented an increasingly new level of danger. Ash vs Evil Dead, which aired on Starz from October 2015 until April 2018, excelled at showing Ash in a new light, especially with his new trusty sidekicks, Pablo (Ray Santiago) and Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo). This time around, they ramped up the comedic side along with an ample amount of blood and gratuitous gore. By transitioning the franchise into a TV series, the creators were able to expand the Evil Dead mythos across three season.Ĭampbell and Evil Dead series creator Sam Raimi didn’t hesitate at the opportunity to bring back Ash Williams. The Evil Dead sequel gave viewers a look into the later life of horror icon Ash Williams, famously played by Bruce Campbell. Ash vs Evil Dead was cancelled before season 4.

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