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 0.330 million household viewers and gained a 0.15 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the action sequences, character development and Cheryl's return.
At the police station, Sheriff Emery (Stephen Lovatt) is confronted by citizens for releasing Ash, and is taunted by Baal (Joel Tobeck).
[1] In its original American broadcast, "Trapped Inside" was seen by an estimated 0.330 million household viewers and gained a 0.15 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Ruby admitted to being mortal while a thrashed and punished Pablo conjured up a special spell to defeat Baal.
"[5] Stephen Harber of Den of Geek gave the episode a 4.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "'Trapped Inside' has a lot going on for it.
It brings half a season's worth of built-up tension between the townsfolk of Elk Grove and Ashy Slashy to a head and then an abrupt close – for the moment, at least.
"[7] Merrill Barr of Forbes wrote, "Once again, Ash vs Evil Dead has completely flipped the script on the show's mythology.