Long time ED fan on EDB
Watched Evil Dead as a kid back in the 80s and it remains the best horror film in my list.
I didn't think much of 2013's remake, Rise was pretty solid (aside from the end), but Burn left me disappointed.
I don't expect too much in the way of world building or lore - all ED films have inconsistancies and that's fine. I felt EDB was derivative horror. The franchise has always stood out for its distinctive creativity, camera work and depiction of the Deadities. It just felt run of the mill, visually looked washed out and didn't really make me feel any connection to the characters. The verbal jousting with the Deadites was mostly absent, they lacked cunning and the only real point of tension was the dagger scene at the end. We miss Ash, no question and having someone to root for.
As for the flaming boyfriend. It didn't work and felt out of place - almost like they'd struggled for an ending.
Not sure how far into production Wrath is. The time period gives them an opportunity to do something new and consider the reaction to EDB. Directing these films is an honour and l honestly feel they should be more selective. No one is going to eclipse Rami but l feel the franchise still has life in it in the right hands. You could omit EDB from the franchise and it wouldn't really be missed.
My two cents.