Resident Evil
Resident Evil

Resident Evil

2022TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Nearly three decades after the discovery of the T-virus, an outbreak reveals the Umbrella Corporation's dark secrets. Based on the horror franchise.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users81%
Director: Bronwen HughesGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Jade Wesker fights for survival in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies and other terrifying creatures. The series follows her struggle as she navigates the dangers, uncovers the secrets of the Umbrella Corporation, and confronts her family's legacy. The narrative alternates between Jade's present-day fight for survival and flashbacks to the pivotal events that led to the global catastrophe.

Critical Reception

The series received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its reliance on tropes, pacing issues, and deviations from the established game lore as significant drawbacks. While some praised the performances of the main cast and the ambitious world-building, many found the plot convoluted and the horror elements underwhelming. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the new take on the franchise and others expressing disappointment with its narrative direction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for the series' ambition in expanding the Resident Evil universe and strong lead performances.
  • Criticism for a convoluted plot, inconsistent pacing, and a departure from the tone of the video games.
  • Mixed opinions on the effectiveness of its horror elements and overall narrative coherence.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the series' fresh take on the Resident Evil lore and the performances, particularly Lance Reddick. However, many viewers felt the plot became too complex and strayed too far from the source material, leading to a less satisfying experience for long-time fans of the games.

Fun Fact

Lance Reddick, who played Albert Wesker in the series, was a long-time fan of the Resident Evil video games and drew inspiration from previous portrayals of the character while bringing his own unique gravitas to the role.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

There is a lot that can be said about it... but I'm not going to say it, because I can really tell you all you need to know about Resident Evil in a very simple way. "They did a stellar job with replacing scary monsters and horror with a...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

I'm something of a fan of the Resident Evil franchise, so I was excited to see a new series, bearing the name. Regrettably, for me, the name is all I could see, that's in keeping, with the franchise. Not only could I see none of the seri...