Happy Monday TV fans! After watching Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 10 series finale last night, there is something bitter sweet about the end of one the most brilliant and entertaining shows on television. While the series may be over, the many adventures of Ash, Kelly, Pablo, and Brandy will always remain “groovy” for us fans. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The Mettle of Man,” Ash has doubts about accepting his destiny, but receives a motivational speech from his loving daughter, Brandy. Meanwhile, Pablo goes into the rift to save Kelly and the military arrives, as evil spreads all over the world. My top 5 moments from the Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 10 series finale are:
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“You taught me to believe in you and I do.”
In the beginning of the episode, we learn that Kandar the Destroyer has been unleashed on the world to test the “Mettle of Man.” While Pablo tries to explain that “it’s the final test Jefe,” Ash is having some doubts about his role in all of this. Brandy refuses to let Ash take a seat on the sidelines and I have to say that Brandy has transformed into quite the bad-ass at the end of the series, refusing to let anyone get in her way. After all, she is a Williams, just like Ash. Brandy motivates Ash and tells him, “I don’t know much about this evil dead crap…you’re the savior of humanity so get on your damn feet and own up to who you are. You taught me to believe in you and I do so please don’t let me down now.” Even though we have witnessed Brandy kicking some serious deadite ass, this speech to Ash is what truly makes her stand out and is the inspiration that Ash needs to go after Kandar. Well right after he gets “baked” of course. In a heart-warming gesture, Ash gives Brandy the necklace he has been carrying around with him since the beginning, passing on his legacy to her, which is beautiful and genuine. While Brandy tells him that they are in this together, Ash intends on protecting her no matter what. It looks like Ash finally got the hang of this fatherhood thing after all.
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Pablo goes through the rift to save Kelly.
Pablo is still being shielded from evil, as they think he is one of them because he is “El Brujo Especial.” Ash is amused by this and comments that he is just like Kane the wrestler. Pablo realizes that since the rift is open, he can go in himself and be alright because of his new abilities. Ash trusts him and Pablo takes the plunge. He quickly jumps out, but is heartbroken when Kelly doesn’t wake up. After a few nail-biting moments, Kelly wakes up and Pablo kisses her passionately, causing fans everywhere to cheer. It’s about time you two! Kelly keeps her sense of humor alive when she sees her reflection and says, “I look like Keith Richards.” Whether she is ghostly pale or not, Kelly still looks fabulous and is ready to unleash her fury on the deadites. Welcome back to the land of the living Kelly!
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“I’m not running from this one.”
After the Ghost Beaters begin fighting off evil with the military, they jump in a van to get to safety. Ash comes to the realization that this is the moment where he needs to say goodbye and go at it alone. He tells Kelly to be the leader now and says, “Pablo, you’re the Jefe now.” Brandy is begging him not to leave her but he reminds her, “Brandy, I’m doing this for you.” Ash finally accepts his destiny as “The Savior” and turns to face Kandar, leaving his friends and family behind to protect them.
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“Ok big boy. Ashley J. Williams is coming for you!”
Ash quickly makes the decision to jump in one of the military tanks to take on Kandar and comments, “Just like Battle Zone the arcade game.” After all, how hard could it be to operate a tank? Ash gets creative with his attack and is locked and loaded with the Kandarian Dagger, using duct tape for good measure. While I’m not sure this could ever work, we cheer on Ash just the same, hoping that he will be able to take down evil and make it back to his friends. Ash fires away and takes Kandar down, but not before he lands on top of the tank with Ash still inside.
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“It’s all gone…”
After the tank is crushed, Ash is dragged away and we see the blurred image of a Knights of Sumeria ring. Ash is put into some type of chamber and wakes up with white sprinkled through his hair and an upgraded hand, suggesting that he has been asleep for quite some time and is now in a futuristic world. Ash is greeted by some type of female android who refers to him as “The Savior” and tells him they need to get moving. After revealing Ash’s beloved car with some upgrades of its own, he begins asking about where Brandy is. The android explains that she’ll explain on the way and when she asks Ash how he feels, he gives fans a response we can all be satisfied with when he simply says, “Groovy.” While there are still a lot of questions unanswered about what happened to the world and how far into the future they are, one thing is for certain. Ash is still alive and kicking and is ready to take on evil once again. After all, Ash is a “Ghost Beater for life” and so are we. While the series ends open enough to perhaps take on another movie one day, fans can take comfort in knowing that Ash is still fighting the good fight with his humor intact.
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on Ash vs Evil Dead in the comments section below. Happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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