Home (Ash vs Evil Dead)
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| "Home" | |
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| Ash vs Evil Dead episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Rick Jacobson |
| Written by | Craig DeGregorio |
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| Cinematography by | Dave Garbett |
| Editing by | Tom Eagles |
| Original release date | October 2, 2016 |
| Running time | 33 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Home" is the first episode of the second season of the American comedy horror television series Ash vs Evil Dead, which serves as a continuation of the Evil Dead trilogy. It is the eleventh overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Craig DiGregorio, and directed by co-executive producer Rick Jacobson. It originally aired on the premium channel Starz on October 2, 2016, although the episode was available early on September 27, 2016 through Facebook and Starz.com.[1]
The series is set 30 years after the events of the Evil Dead trilogy, and follows Ash Williams, who now works at the "Value Stop" as a simple stock boy. Having spent his life not doing anything remarkable since the events of the trilogy, Ash will have to renounce his routine existence and become a hero once more by taking up arms and facing the titular Evil Dead. In the episode, Ash is forced to go out of retirement when Ruby's children start causing chaos.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.436 million household viewers and gained a 0.21 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, humor, character development and new storylines.
At an unknown location, Ruby (Lucy Lawless) is attacked by her Deadite children, who want the Necronomicon. After fighting some of them, she casts a spell.
In Jacksonville, Ash (Bruce Campbell) is enjoying retirement, partying with other residents, while Pablo (Ray Santiago) and Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo) work at the bar. Suddenly, two Deadites attack them, with one of them referring to Ash as "Ashy Slashy", claiming Ruby sent them. After killing them, Ash decides to go after Ruby, deducing that she is in his hometown Elk Grove, Michigan, due to the "Ashy Slashy" namedrop.
At his old house, Ash introduces them to his father, Brock (Lee Majors). Brock is not fond of Ash's return, given that he ran away from town after the events at the cabin, as Ash failed to convince everyone of his claims. At a local bar, no one is delighted to see Ash returning, except for a waitress named Linda Bates (Michelle Hurd). Linda's husband, town sheriff Thomas Emery (Stephen Lovatt), mocks Ash, intending to arrest him as soon as possible when given the chance. During this, Pablo starts experiencing visions, eventually concluding that Ruby must be in the town's crematorium.
At the crematorium, Kelly almost drowns when she is pulled into the water by a Deadite, until Pablo saves her. Ash eventually finds Ruby, who wants his help in fighting her children, who have turned against her. Three children kidnap Ruby and prepare to kill her, until Ash intervenes. Ash fails to fend them off, forcing Ruby to stab one of them with her dagger, forcing the others to escape while Ash kills the child. As Pablo and Kelly arrive, Ruby asks for their help in finding the hidden Necronomicon and banishing them back to hell. Despite her previous actions, Ash agrees to help.
Production
Development
The episode was written by executive producer Craig DiGregorio, and directed by co-executive producer Rick Jacobson. It was DiGregorio's second writing credit, and Jacobson's second directorial credit.[2]
