Resident Evil Season 1 Review
Released July 14th on Netflix, ‘Resident Evil’ stars Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong and Lance Reddick, following the three in the past, amid a corrupt biotech company and the future, after a worldwide zombie apocalypse has decimated the planet.Developed for TV by Andrew Dabb (‘Supernatural’), the show follows a very interesting premise of taking place both in the future and in the past.
We see sisters Jade (Smart) and Billie (Agudong) in the past as they move into New Raccoon City, a futuristic corporate city with their father, fan favorite Albert Wesker (Reddick).While in the future, an older Jade (Ella Balinska) is just trying to survive the zombie outbreak that has taken over the world, while being hunted by Umbrella at the same time.
The story jumps between these two time periods with little to no warning, and while it can totally be jarring for some, I found it to be a great way for the show to give parallels in characters and events in the story, and you never feel like you’re
Season 1 Episodes
1. Welcome to New Raccoon City
While on a research mission, Jade crosses paths with a gang of scavengers. Years earlier, Jade and Billie try to make a fresh start in New Raccoon City.
2. The Devil You Know
To elude Umbrella, Jade seeks help from an unlikely source. As Albert tries to cover for his daughters, Billie begins to exhibit troubling symptoms.
3. The Light
Jade helps guide a small group of survivors into the Chunnel, but terror awaits. Albert warns Umbrella about Joy's horrific side effects.
4. The Turn
Jade and Baxter find themselves at the mercy of the Brotherhood's demented leader. Teenage Jade and Billie receive distressing news about their father.
5. Home Movies
With Simon offering tech advice, Jade and Billie break into their father's laptop, where a chilling message leads them to a nightmarish discovery.
6. Someone's Little Girl
Following a shocking reunion, Jade finds her way back to her family. Later, she and Amrita make a potentially life-altering discovery.
7. Parasite
Reeling from a devastating loss, Jade calculates her next move. Years earlier, Jade and Billie learn there's more to their father than ever imagined.
8. Revelations
With Umbrella forces closing in, Jade encourages the use of a monstrous weapon. Teenage Jade enlists Simon on a fateful mission into Umbrella's HQ.
