The three-season horror-comedy series Ash vs Evil Dead is experiencing a surprising digital resurgence in 2026. According to tracking data from FlixPatrol, the show currently ranks as the eighth most popular television series in the Apple TV Store.
The series first appeared on the charts in July, the same day the latest theatrical entry in the franchise, Evil Dead Burn, opened in cinemas. Nearly eight years after its 2018 cancellation on Starz, the show is once again finding viewers, likely drawn in by renewed interest in the broader Evil Dead universe.
A Quick Look Back at the Series
Created by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, and Tom Spezialy, Ash vs Evil Dead continues the story of Ash Williams, the chainsaw-wielding survivor first introduced in the classic films. Set three decades after the events of Army of Darkness, the series follows Ash as he accidentally unleashes the Deadites once more and teams up with new allies Pablo and Kelly to fight them off. Lucy Lawless also appears as the enigmatic Ruby.
The show ran for three seasons between 2015 and 2018, blending over-the-top gore with the signature humor that defined the original trilogy.
Campbell on the Newer Films
While the recent movies have kept the franchise alive, Bruce Campbell has publicly expressed a preference for the lighter tone of the earlier films and the television series. He has said he would like to see more humor return to the movies, arguing that horror does not need to feel grim to be effective. Campbell has also commented on the visual style of modern entries, noting a tendency toward muted, gray-green lighting and emphasizing that the blood should look bright red.
Where to Watch
Ash vs Evil Dead is currently available to stream on Hulu and Pluto TV. It can also be purchased or downloaded through the Apple TV store, which may help explain its strong showing in that platform’s rankings.
As the Evil Dead franchise continues with new films, including the upcoming 2028 prequel Evil Dead Wrath, the renewed popularity of the television series suggests that fans are still eager to revisit Ash Williams’ earlier adventures.
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