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 0.465 million household viewers and gained a 0.18 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Inside the cabin, Amanda is unable to open the locked cellar, so Ash leaves for the shed to find a crowbar.
However, Ash is suddenly locked inside, where he is taunted by the severed head of his old girlfriend Linda (Rebekkah Farrell).
They are discovered by a group of Australian hikers consisting of Brad (Ido Drent), Melissa (Indiana Evans), and Heather (Samara Weaving).
Back in the cabin, Amanda investigates the place, finding Raymond Knowby's tape recorder as well as a book detailing the Necronomicon.
Matt Fowler of IGN gave the episode a "good" 7.8 out of 10 rating and wrote in his verdict, "'Ashes to Ashes' delivered big on nostalgia and action (and gore!
"[7] Carissa Pavlica of TV Fanatic gave the episode a 4.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Unfortunately, returning to the cabin only brought bad news for the characters on 'Ashes to Ashes', but if you're a fan of the comedic aspects of the series, then it was all good times for you.
"[8] Jasef Wisener of TV Overmind wrote, "'Ashes to Ashes' was an absolute nostalgia trip that turned all of my expectations about what was to come in the series on its head, and I love the fact that this show is continuously able to surprise me in wonderful and unexpected ways.