In many ways, Netflix's take on "Resident Evil" isn't too different from other adaptations. It tells the story of how the evil megacorp, Umbrella Corporation, unleashes a deadly zombie virus on an unsuspecting world, leaving the fate of humanity in the hands of a capable few (via The Hollywood Reporter). However, unlike other stories, it supposedly jumps back and forth between the present day and 14 years into the future while following an original character in Jade Wesker (Ella Balinska and Tamara Smart). Meanwhile, many fans feel that what they really want is a straight-up faithful adaptation of the games.
"Hey Netflix here's an idea, adapt a grounded 'Resident Evil 1' story about the Spencer Mansion," wrote YouTube commenter Anthony B. "Make it an eerie survival horror-type series or film, and focus more on the creepiness instead of jumpscares or over the top action."
Another user named Doctor Bag PhD added, "I'll never understand why it's seemingly so impossible to make a remotely good 'Resident Evil' adaptation."
In the end, it may turn out that "Resident Evil" fans are jumping the gun in dismissing the Netflix series. However, considering that the number of decent video game adaptations has always been few and far between, it would hardly be a surprise if this new "Resident Evil" fell short in one way or another.
