Resident Evil by Netflix was in troubled waters since its announcement. No one believed it would be good. But it looks like they were wrong.

Against All Odds and Assumptions Netflix Surprises Fans With Early &#8216;Resident Evil&#8217; Reviews

Resident Evil is back in live-action; instead of a feature film, the next
installment in Capcom’s long-running franchise is a Netflix Original series
revolving around legendary villain Albert Wesker. Despite many initial
reservations about the franchise’s tumultuous past in non-video game media, the
outstanding acting mixed with a fascinating narrative that somehow fits into
this ever-growing and outrageously complex timeline makes for compelling viewing
for the most devoted Resident Evil game fans.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIdjcDTc9Vk

Early reviews give us insight into what to expect from the series. And it looks
like that despite mixed reception from fans, in the beginning, Netflix has a
great surprise for the fans.

Let us take a look at what the reviews suggest.


NETFLIX BAGS A HUGE WIN WITH ITS RESIDENT EVIL SERIES

It has been mere hours since the release of Resident Evil on Netflix, and people
are already considering it one of the best adaptations of the video game to
date.

Since the announcement of the adaptation, fans of the video games were skeptical
about another adaptation
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-resident-evil-game-fans-thrash-netflix-live-action-series-trailer-dislikes-double-likes/]
after numerous failed ones in the past.
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-nws-why-is-it-impossible-to-satisfy-resident-evil-fans-with-a-live-action-adaptation-of-the-games/]

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But despite bumpy reception by the audiences, Netflix went full speed ahead and
impressed fans every step of the way with insights into the series through
images
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-releases-eight-new-pictures-for-resident-evil-giving-us-the-first-look-at-the-infested/]
and video clips
[https://netflixjunkie.com/albert-wesker-soaked-in-a-zombie-dogs-blood-is-a-new-gory-sight-from-netflixs-resident-evil/].
And now, after the show’s release, it looks like hard work has paid off for
Netflix.

Major critiques who have streamed the eight-episode show are giving it great
reviews. Among all the reviews, new characters and actors’ performances seem to
be the show’s highlights.

ALSO READ: “The licker will get you”: Netflix Releases A New ‘Resident Evil’
Clip Featuring The Demodog-like Creature, And It’s Frightening
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-licker-will-get-you-netflix-releases-a-new-resident-evil-clip-featuring-the-demodog-like-creature-and-its-frightening/]

Taylor Lyles of IGN
[https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-season-1-review-netflix] praised the
show for its storytelling and writing, “Resident Evil’s first season offers a
new, original, and compelling story that leaves plenty of room for a second
season.”



And Chris E. Hayner from Gamespot
[https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/netflixs-resident-evil-review-easily-the-best-adaptation-of-the-zombie-franchise-yet/1900-6417913/]
wrote, “it’s off to a strong start to claim the award for best adaptation we’ve
yet seen. That’s not a shot at the beloved movie franchise, but simply a nod to
the idea that Netflix’s take feels more at home in the video game world.”

The warm reviews certainly make fans optimistic for other live-action projects
that Netflix has in store, like the One Piece
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-anime-fans-show-hope-for-one-piece-live-action-as-inaki-godoy-and-showrunners-introduce-massive-sets/] and
Avatar
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-actor-paul-sun-hyung-lee-calls-netflixs-live-action-avatar-the-last-airbender-mature/]
adaptations.

Have you seen [https://www.netflix.com/watch/80996532?source=35] the Resident
Evil series on Netflix? Let us know if you liked it or not.

Baheen Qadri

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Resident Evil is back in live-action; instead of a feature film, the next installment in Capcom&#8217;s long-running franchise is a Netflix Original series revolving around legendary villain Albert Wesker. Despite many initial reservations about the franchise&#8217;s tumultuous past in non-video game media, the outstanding acting mixed with a fascinating narrative that somehow fits into this ever-growing and outrageously complex timeline makes for compelling viewing for the most devoted Resident Evil game fans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIdjcDTc9Vk
Early reviews give us insight into what to expect from the series. And it looks like that despite mixed reception from fans, in the beginning, Netflix has a great surprise for the fans.
Let us take a look at what the reviews suggest.
<h2>Netflix bags a huge win with its Resident Evil series</h2>
It has been mere hours since the release of Resident Evil on Netflix, and people are already considering it one of the best adaptations of the video game to date.
Since the announcement of the adaptation, fans of the video games were <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-resident-evil-game-fans-thrash-netflix-live-action-series-trailer-dislikes-double-likes/">skeptical about another adaptation</a> after numerous <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-nws-why-is-it-impossible-to-satisfy-resident-evil-fans-with-a-live-action-adaptation-of-the-games/">failed ones in the past.</a>
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But despite bumpy reception by the audiences, Netflix went full speed ahead and impressed fans every step of the way with insights into the series <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-releases-eight-new-pictures-for-resident-evil-giving-us-the-first-look-at-the-infested/">through images</a> and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/albert-wesker-soaked-in-a-zombie-dogs-blood-is-a-new-gory-sight-from-netflixs-resident-evil/">video clips</a>. And now, after the show&#8217;s release, it looks like hard work has paid off for Netflix.
Major critiques who have streamed the eight-episode show are giving it great reviews. Among all the reviews, new characters and actors&#8217; performances seem to be the show&#8217;s highlights.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-licker-will-get-you-netflix-releases-a-new-resident-evil-clip-featuring-the-demodog-like-creature-and-its-frightening/">“The licker will get you”: Netflix Releases A New ‘Resident Evil’ Clip Featuring The Demodog-like Creature, And It’s Frightening</a>
Taylor Lyles of <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-season-1-review-netflix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IGN</a> praised the show for its storytelling and writing, &#8220;Resident Evil&#8217;s first season offers a new, original, and compelling story that leaves plenty of room for a second season.&#8221;
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Evolving Resident Evil | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZiZcFFTPxH4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
And Chris E. Hayner from <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/netflixs-resident-evil-review-easily-the-best-adaptation-of-the-zombie-franchise-yet/1900-6417913/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gamespot</a> wrote, &#8220;it&#8217;s off to a strong start to claim the award for best adaptation we&#8217;ve yet seen. That&#8217;s not a shot at the beloved movie franchise, but simply a nod to the idea that Netflix&#8217;s take feels more at home in the video game world.&#8221;
The warm reviews certainly make fans optimistic for other live-action projects that Netflix has in store, like the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-anime-fans-show-hope-for-one-piece-live-action-as-inaki-godoy-and-showrunners-introduce-massive-sets/">One Piece</a> and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-actor-paul-sun-hyung-lee-calls-netflixs-live-action-avatar-the-last-airbender-mature/">Avatar</a> adaptations.
Have you <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80996532?source=35" target="_blank" rel="noopener">seen</a> the Resident Evil series on Netflix? Let us know if you liked it or not.

“The licker will get you”: Netflix Releases A New ‘Resident Evil’ Clip Featuring
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