This week on TV: The Premiere of “Ash vs. Evil Dead”

This fall the major networks have pushed so many new television shows on to our screens. Some are going to stick around, while others are likely to never appear again. With the exception of a few stragglers, most shows have tested the waters by now. Ash vs. Evil Dead is one of these lagers. It is slated to premiere on October 31^st, so it is pretty obvious why it was holding out for so long. In anticipation for the release, let’s give you a rundown on what to expect.

Ash vs. Evil Dead is a horror comedy television show set in The Evil Dead universe. For those who don’t know, The Evil Dead is a seminal horror classic from 1981. It follows three college kids on vacation in a remote cabin in the woods. Violence and mayhem ensues after they discover an audiotape that unleashes an onslaught of demons. It is frequently regarded as one of the best horror films of all time and recognized for helping to launch the DIY filmmaking movement. The film launched writer and director, Sam Raimi’s career. It also spawned a bunch of sequels and video games. In short, it is kind of a big deal. Now, let’s take a look at where Ash vs. Evil Dead will fit into all of this.

With Sam Raimi and producing partner Rob Tapert back at the helm again directing, Ash vs. Evil Dead will serve as a follow-up to the original franchise. Cult icon Bruce Campbell will resume his role as Ash, the chainsaw-wielding monster hunter. Over the course of ten half-hour episodes, Ash will be faced seemingly insurmountable challenges including an army of dead that wants to destroy all of mankind. For our sake, let’s hope he wins.

The first episode premieres this Saturday (Halloween) and is directed by Sam Raimi. He will serve as executive producer along with Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell for the remaining episodes. Sam Raimi had this to say about the show:

Evil Dead has always been a blast. Bruce, Rob, and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to tell the next chapter in Ash’s lame but heroic saga. With his chainsaw arm and his ‘boomstick,’ Ash is back to kick some monster butt. And brother, this time there’s a truckload of it.

If you are planning on going out on Halloween, be sure to be back before 9, so you can watch this exciting new show.

Monday October 26
Kristen Wiig on Jimmy Kimmel Live
David Spade on The Tonight Show
Rachel Dratch on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Luke Wilson on The Late Late Show with James Corden
Morgan Murphy, Dan Soder, Big Jay Oakerson on @midnight
Brent Morin on Conan
Anthony Anderson on The Ellen Degeneres Show
Tone Bell on The Real

Tuesday October 27
Julie Bowen on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Carrie Brownstein on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Terry Gilliam, Phoebe Robinson on Last Call with Carson Daly
Seth Rogen on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Ethan Embry, Eli Roth, Brandon Johnson on @midnight
David Spade on Watch What Happens Live
Dick Van Dyke on The Talk
Will Forte on The Ellen Degeneres Show

Wednesday October 28
Trevor Noah on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Steven Wright on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Impractical Jokers on Last Call with Carson Daly
Ron Funches, Brian Posehn, Steve Agee on @midnight
Andy Kindler on Conan
Seth Meyers on Live with Kelly & Michael
Trevor Noah on The Ellen Degeneres Show
Joy Behar on The Wendy Williams Show

Thursday October 29
Will Forte on The Tonight Show
Seth MacFarlane on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Billy Eichner on The Late Late Show with James Corden
Niecy Nash on Last Call with Carson Daly
Brent Weinbach, Kate Micucci, Riki Lindhome on @midnight
Ahmed Bharoocha on Conan
Sarah Silverman on Watch What Happens Live

Friday October 30
Dana Carvey on The Tonight Show
Ted Danson on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth MacFarlane on The View

Saturday October 31
Ash vs. Evil Dead series premiere on Starz