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The second episode of Ash vs Evil Dead , titled successfully proves that the series isn't just a one-hit-wonder pilot. It shifts the focus toward building a team around Ash Williams while delivering the trademark mix of gore and slapstick that fans expect. Key Highlights

Review: Ash vs Evil Dead Episode 2, 'Bait' - Bloody Disgusting Ash_vs_evil_dead_1x02

Reviewers from noted that the episode acts as a solid "building block," managing to expand the world without losing steam. While the plot of the "baiting" Deadite is somewhat predictable, it effectively clears the deck for Kelly's hero arc by removing her family ties in a spectacularly bloody fashion. The second episode of Ash vs Evil Dead

"Bait" is an exhilarating follow-up that confirms the show's identity. It manages to balance the "Ash shtick" with a developing police investigation subplot that adds a new layer of pressure to our chainsaw-handed hero. While the plot of the "baiting" Deadite is

: The climax in the Maxwell household features a brutal fight sequence that leaves the characters literally covered in blood. It serves as a "pass/fail" test for the series' ability to maintain its momentum without Sam Raimi in the director's chair for every episode. Critical Reception

: We see the team start to solidify. Kelly Maxwell is established as a feisty, capable survivor who is diametrically opposed to Ash's "nutbag" personality but is forced into his orbit after her world is torn apart.