The Evil Dead franchise has continued releasing new films, but critics note that recent entries lack the distinctive character of Bruce Campbell's Ash Williams, appearing only in minor cameos or photographs. The television series Ash vs Evil Dead, which centres entirely on Campbell's character, has earned recognition as one of the franchise's strongest works, offering audiences the full experience of the chainsaw-wielding protagonist that the newer films have largely abandoned.

Set three decades after the events of Army of Darkness, the show depicts Ash living a solitary existence in a mobile home whilst attempting to evade supernatural threats. When he accidentally awakens evil again, his coworkers Pablo and Kelly discover his role in the catastrophe and eventually join him in forming a team to combat the demonic forces. The series is now available to stream without cost, providing viewers access to an extended narrative centred on the character that defined the franchise.