Netflix’s new No. 1 show follows Netflix’s solid track record in adapting popular video games to TV shows, but not with all the criticism. So following The Witcher and The Cuphead Show, the latest streaming service project has not been as successful.
After a significant boost in marketing, including a very nice 3D ad (which will open in a new tab), Netflix unveiled an adaptation of its beloved Resident Evil survival horror series last week (Friday, July 15th). But while Netflix is giving its ass in the Top 10, it seems that these fans have ignored less positive reviews.
In the days following its release, Resident Evil rose to No. 1 in the Top TV shows on the U.S. charts. Stranger Things is the first session to launch from this place in 4 weeks.
What is Resident Evil about?
Based on a long-running video game series, Resident Evil is an action horror TV show about a virus that turns people into mutated creatures and about the evil Umbrella Corporation that holds dark secrets and may be responsible for the explosion. This may interest you : More than 130 titles are coming to Prime Video this week.
It takes place in a universe separate from Netflix’s Resident Evil video games, but it takes a number of plot elements from its source material, as well as one of its main characters being a familiar face to longtime gamers. The show is also set in two different timelines, 2022 and 2036.
In 2022, twins Billie and Jade Wesker moved to a housing community in Umbrella Corporation after hiring their father, Dr. Albert Wesker, for an executive position at the struggling company. Once there, the couple encounters dark secrets about Umbrella and their father coordinates the response to an outbreak of the deadly T-virus the most.
14 years later, in 2036, the T-virus decimated society while the rest of humans lived in urban walls and small settlements. The majority of the population has become cannibalistic zombies. But in this chaos Umbrella has become the most powerful organization left in the world, and is conducting a global human hunt against Jade Wesker.
What do critics say about Resident Evil?
Critics have had a rather mixed response on Resident Evil, and the show has now garnered 51% on Rotten Tomatoes (which will open in a new tab). And while it’s not the worst rating we’ve seen for a Netflix session this year, it’s still far from the positive reception it received from previous streamer video game adaptations. See the article : Netflix’s Resident Evil is a time-hopping zombie story, but the human characters lack bite: TV review.
RogerEbert.com’s Brain Tallerico (which opens in the new tab) was pretty cut out, saying, “Consider this an empty Umbrella experiment. And IndieWire’s Ben Travers (which will open in the new tab) wasn’t more positive,” Resident Evil Intended it’s a mix, it’s likely to satisfy few fans of the franchise (video games, whether they like movies or not). , or both). ‘
But there were also positive reviews. The Guardian (which will open in the new tab) Lucy Mangan labeled the show “a wonderful eight hours” and Jordan Moreau Variety (which opens in the new tab) was also quite positive, writing: “Fans of the genre series can find it. “Lance Reddick also offers a dynamic performance as the show progresses, but the lack of scenes leaves the audience hungry for more.”
What do Netflix subscribers think of Resident Evil?
Although Resident Evil has fared well so far, audience feedback tells a different story, as the show has suffered a negative response from viewers. On the same subject : Xbox 101? 3 out of 5 people think video games should be part of the school’s core curriculum!. The audience score of the show is quite staggering at 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is indicative of the sharp reception from video game franchise fans.
Things aren’t getting any better for Resident Evil when you go to IMDb (which will open in a new tab), where the show has garnered a staggering 3.6 / 10 rating. In ratings of 12,500 users, 40% of the audience rated the show 1/10, although 12% rated it a perfect 10/10, which suggests that Resident Evil has at least some passionate advocates.
These very low scores could be a reaction to the disloyalty to the original source material that was a point of discussion before the show launched. Especially in a new character, Jade Wesker, instead of being one of the favorite fans of the franchise, has been criticized for being mostly focused.
Analysis: Should you stream Resident Evil?
Given the low ratings of the audience, and the clear lack of general interest from subscribers, it’s no surprise that many choose to skip Resident Evil instead of playing the show that Resident Evil initially advertised.
Unfortunately, Resident Evil is no stranger to the frustrating, uncomfortable adaptations of a six-part film series starring Milla Jovovich from 2002 to 2016. Although these films were a clear economic success, they were generally relatively poorly reviewed, but over time they have developed a cult following. .
Last year the film cycle was relaunched in cinemas. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, the film received mild reviews, but its loyalty to the source material was praised and had little box office success. You might watch this movie instead of Netflix’s Resident Evil TV show, at least the movie will only take about 100 minutes of your time.
However, if you’re completely desperate to watch a Resident Evil TV show, Netflix offers an alternative to the Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness animated series. This four series was released a couple of weeks ago, and while it certainly has flaws, its sleek animation and many well-known characters make it an easy recommendation for longtime fans of the Resident Evil franchise.
Considering the tremendous adjustments that Resident Evil fans have undergone over the years, it’s really unfortunate to see Netflix add to the disappointment. But unfortunately, in this case, it seems that the player has so far received the worst adaptations of Resident Evil, which is an achievement considering the competition.
If you’re looking for a Resident Evil fix this week, you’d probably better repeat one of the classic video games. We could suggest a remake of Resident Evil 2 as it has just picked up a new bright port for the next generation for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
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Rory is the Deals editor of Tom’s Guide, based in the UK. It deals with a wide range of topics, but with a special focus on offerings, games and streaming. Vendors can be found when they’re not resetting the PS5 or writing the latest gaming hardware and streaming shows, when they go to music festivals and are completely disappointed with their awesome football team.
