Ash vs Evil Dead Cancelled at Starz 

, we’re sorry to report, is dead: Starz has cancelled the Bruce Campbell-starring horror comedy after three seasons, according to

. The Season 3 finale, which airs April 29, will serve as the series finale.

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starred Campbell as chainsaw-handed hero Ash Williams, who ditched his duties as a stock boy to rejoin the fight against the undead. The supporting cast included Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo and Lucy Lawless.

earned positive buzz during its first season, thanks to the film franchise’s cult following. (Original director Sam Raimi served as an executive producer and directed the series premiere.) But by February’s Season 3 premiere, ratings had sunk to just 225,000 total viewers. The cancellation brings

 has been the ride of a lifetime,” Campbell said in a statement. “Ash Williams was the role of a lifetime. It was an honor to reunite with 

 partners Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi to give our tireless fans another taste of the outrageous horror/comedy they demanded. I will always be grateful to Starz for the opportunity to revisit the franchise that launched our careers.”

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