Resident Evil is one of those horror franchises that I have been following for a very long time, and now that the new series has appeared as a Netflix TV show as part of the 2022 TV schedule, I devoured all eight episodes in one day. Although it is very different from the video games I grew up with, I will agree that there are many elements in the series that fans can find in other TV shows as well.
If you’re like me and breezed through those eight episodes very quickly — or you’re just looking for something else with lots of guts and zombies and monsters — check out some of these great picks.
The Walking Dead (Netflix)
When it comes to zombies, this is the ultimate show to watch. On the same subject : Video Additions: New TV & Movies Arriving June 27-July 3. AMC’s hit series, The Walking Dead, has been on the air for eleven seasons, primarily following a group of survivors in a world overrun with zombie-like creatures called “walkers,” and their never-ending mission to try to survive.
The Walking Dead has really become a television staple, and if you liked Resident Evil because of all those monsters, this is a must watch show. From some of the best villains to the most heartbreaking deaths, to characters we’ve come to love or those who have truly become some of the best on television, The Walking Dead has it all. It’s one of those shows that once you turn it on, you won’t be able to stop watching.
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Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Next up, we have Showtime’s impeccable series, Yellowjackets. Read also : 22 new books will be published during the second half of 2022. Set between two dueling timelines, 1996 and the present, the series follows a girls’ soccer team as they become stranded in the Rocky Mountains—and now, where secrets from their past may be revealed.
Let me tell you – from the moment I started watching this show, I was hooked. Like, the definition of hooked. Resident Evil fans will love the survival aspect, but this series is much more psychological and has twists that will really have you on the edge of your seat. I know I am. And let’s not even get started on the incredible cast of Yellowjackets. Really, such talent.
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All Of Us Are Dead (Netflix)
I could talk for hours about this new Netflix South Korean horror series. We’re All Dead is a TV series that follows a group of students who are trapped within the walls of a high school as a zombie outbreak begins. To see also : Like Netflix, it’s also scary – Tuesday’s earnings report could be bad news. Now it’s up to them to find a way to get help.
When I first started watching We’re All Dead, I didn’t think I’d like it as much as I did, but I can absolutely say that this show is one of the best horror TV shows of the last decade, and one of the best zombie TV shows out there. have come out lately – up there with The Walking Dead. The young cast is great, the story is incredible, and season 2 is already on the way. For fans of those zombies in Resident Evil, you’ll love these here.
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The 100 (Netflix)
I feel like this isn’t something a lot of people know about, but I have to talk about it. The 100 is a fantasy CW show that follows a group of delinquents – known as ‘the 100’ – who are sent from outer space back to Earth, hundreds of years after a nuclear apocalypse, to see if it is habitable again.
For fans of Resident Evil, what really makes this series better than some of the others here is the dystopian aspect. I love the dystopian world in this show, and it really has some of the best-crafted stories and interesting characters I’ve seen The CW do in a long time. The cast of The 100 is also incredibly talented, and some of the action scenes are wicked. Seriously – Octavia is my queen. Or rather Blodrein.
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The Strain (Hulu)
Next up is the FX show, The Strain. In this supernatural series, a doctor and his team are called upon to investigate an unusual outbreak of an unusual virus – a virus that supposedly turns people into vampires, dates back to ancient times, and unravels more mysteries at every turn.
The monsters in The Strain are truly terrifying, which is what I really like for Resident Evil fans. They’re terrifying, well-crafted, and something that will haunt your nightmares. But I think what I love most about The Strain is that even though it’s a horror show at its core, there’s so much drama and so much story. I mean, it was co-created by the master of horror himself, Guillermo del Toro, so I wouldn’t expect anything less.
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Supernatural (Netflix)
Now this is my show. Supernatural is an amazing fantasy series that follows the Winchester brothers, Dean and Sam, who end up following in their father’s footsteps in hunting all things spooky and scary, from demons and ghosts, to vampires and monsters, to anything else you can think of – as long as it does it looks good.
This show ran for fifteen seasons. Fifteen seasons and it became the longest-running fantasy TV series in America. It was hugely popular, with a talented Supernatural cast and monsters that sometimes rivaled the terrifying ones from Resident Evil. But what you’ll really love about Supernatural is the comedy and wit between these two brothers. I swear, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki have some of the best on-screen chemistry I’ve seen in years.
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Z-Nation (Netflix)
If you want a good drama mixed with some comedy, check out Z Nation. In this series, which takes place many years after the initial zombie outbreak, a group of survivors is tasked with finding a man across America – a man who could end up being the cure for the whole damn thing.
Z Nation has great zombies and horror action, which is perfect for fans of Resident Evil, but what I like most about it is that it’s a lot funnier than some of the other picks on this list – I’d say up there with Supernatural. It’s witty, funny and enjoyable, and with four seasons to watch, you’ll enjoy it from start to finish. It almost reminds me of a funnier version of The Last Of Us – which is getting its own TV show soon.
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Helix (Hulu)
In this series, Helix follows scientists working for the CDC as they travel to the Arctic to investigate a sudden outbreak that has gone viral, but while down there, they discover that it could be a hell of a lot deadlier than any of them ever thought – and on it’s up to them to figure out how to stop it.
Like Resident Evil, this series has some pretty creepy zombies, but I think fans will like that Helix leans a little more towards how corporations can influence zombie outbreaks, which is a pretty big theme of Resident Evil. And with two seasons to watch, it’s a great story from start to finish.
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The Witcher (Netflix)
Next on this list is The Witcher, a popular Netflix original series that follows Geralt of Rivia, a wizard who can kill people as well as monsters – and is soon tasked with taking care of a little girl, Ciri, who runs into witches, warlocks and everything in between.
Although The Witcher is much more fantasy than horror, some of the monsters in this one are chillingly terrifying, which is perfect for fans of Resident Evil. However, I enjoy the drama as well as the costumes and sets, and I love the cast of The Witcher. It’s one of Netflix’s most popular series, so you know they’re doing something right with it. It’s fun, for sure.
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iZombie (Netflix)
Last but not least, we have iZombie. In this entertaining drama, we follow a doctor who eventually turns into a zombie – but not a complete one – almost half-human/half-zombie. However, she ends up using this to her advantage by taking a job at a morgue and eating the brains of dead bodies – and in return inherits a bit of their personality/memory, which helps solve murder cases.
As always, there’s plenty of zombie hijinks in this series for Resident Evil fans, but man, I love comedy. This show is so funny and it’s not even a competition between this and some of the other horror dramas out there. iZombie takes the zombie genre in a completely different direction and will really make you laugh.
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Zombies, guts, monsters, oh my! All of these picks would be the absolute best options to enjoy, and no matter what, you’ll get one heck of a ride from whichever one you choose. Now, if you don’t mind, I’m off to re-watch The Walking Dead for the umpteenth time before those final episodes air.
Big geek and Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire lover. I will forever hate season eight. Superhero and horror geek. And please don’t argue with me about The Last of Us 2, it was amazing!
Big geek and Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire lover. I will forever hate season eight. Superhero and horror geek. And please don’t argue with me about The Last of Us 2, it was amazing!
