Ep 5. The Host

Ash vs Evil Dead is a horror-comedy series that follows the iconic hero Ash Williams as he continues to fight demons and other supernatural forces. In season 1, episode 5 titled "The Host", Ash and his team find themselves facing a new challenge as they discover that one of their own has been possessed by a powerful demon.

The episode begins with Ash, Kelly, and Pablo trying to figure out their next move after their encounter with the Necronomicon. They realize that they need to find a way to stop the evil from spreading and destroying everything in its path. However, their plan is derailed when they receive a distress signal from Amanda, a police officer who has been investigating the strange occurrences in town.

When they arrive at Amanda's location, they find her possessed by the demon and completely out of control. Ash tries to reason with her but soon realizes that his only option is to kill her before she can cause any harm. As they leave the building, they come across a group of possessed people who are all heading towards a mysterious building on the outskirts of town.

They soon discover that the building is an abandoned asylum that was once used for experimental treatments on patients with mental illnesses. They learn that the demon that possessed Amanda is an ancient entity that feeds on human pain and suffering. The demon is using the asylum as a gateway to our world and is planning to unleash its wrath on humanity.

Ash and his team are joined by Ruby, a mysterious woman who claims to be the guardian of the Necronomicon. Ruby tells them that the demon must be stopped before it's too late and that they need to find a way to destroy its vessel, the body it's possessing. As they explore the asylum, they come across a group of survivors who have barricaded themselves in one of the rooms.

The survivors tell Ash and his team about a secret room in the asylum that was used for the most dangerous patients. They believe that the demon is using that room as its primary base of operations. Ash and his team decide to infiltrate the room and destroy the demon's vessel.

As they make their way through the asylum, they encounter various obstacles such as possessed inmates and demonic manifestations. However, they finally reach the secret room and are confronted by the demon itself. The demon takes possession of one of the team members and forces Ash to make a difficult decision.

In the end, Ash and his team succeed in destroying the demon's vessel and preventing it from entering our world. However, they realize that their fight is far from over and that there are still many more challenges to come. The episode ends with Ash and his team preparing for their next battle as they continue their quest to save humanity from the forces of evil.

Overall, "The Host" is an intense and action-packed episode that showcases the strengths of the series. The episode features great performances from the cast, especially Bruce Campbell as Ash, and the special effects and makeup are top-notch. The episode also advances the overall plot of the series and sets up future storylines, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.