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.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.160 million household viewers and gained a 0.08 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the comedic elements, action scenes, performances and writing.
He informs Pablo (Ray Santiago), Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo) and Dalton (Lindsay Farris) about her return, deducing they must retrieve the Kandarian Dagger to stop her.
[1] In its original American broadcast, "Apparently Dead" was seen by an estimated 0.160 million household viewers and gained a 0.08 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
By now, showrunner Mark Verheiden has successfully cast off any of the demons left behind after last season's shakeup, forging ahead with a tone that's considerate of everything Craig DiGregorio masterfully pieced together while also adding some much-needed severity.
Again, it's all about family this season, and the coarse relationship between Ash and Brandy is at the meaty center, revealing truths about our prophesied hero that we've never thought to ask but always wanted to know.
"[4] Stephen Harber of Den of Geek gave the episode a perfect 5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "The cast is on fire (most of the time, not literally), the jokes are ricocheting around the scenery like stray cartoon bullets, and the gore is flowing more smoothly than it has in years.
"[5] Steve Ford of TV Fanatic gave the episode a 3.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "I haven't been the biggest fan of Dalton since coming on board, but I feel he really could have grown into becoming a vital member of the group.