Resident Evil
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The Netflix original series "Resident Evil" (2022) is an action-horror adaptation of the popular video game franchise, presenting a dual timeline narrative set in 2022 and 2036. The series explores a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombie-like creatures known as "Zeroes," alongside the corporate machinations of the Umbrella Corporation. It delves into themes of corporate greed, family secrets, and survival in a world devastated by a viral outbreak. Targeting an adult audience, the show features significant violence, mature language, and intense horror elements consistent with the Resident Evil brand. The plot follows the Wesker sisters, Jade and Billie, as they navigate the challenges of New Raccoon City in the past and struggle to survive and uncover truths in the future.
Things to Consider
Violence
The series features graphic and frequent violence, including visceral attacks by zombie-like creatures, explicit gore, and human deaths. The depiction of violence is central to the horror genre, showing mutated creatures and the aftermath of brutal encounters.
Examples include a scene where a character is explicitly eaten by multiple zombies after being ambushed from a bridge. There are also instances of zombies being shot and dismembered in a bloody fashion. Another scene depicts a giant mutated spider attacking and killing a character's father in a flooded tunnel.
Profanity
The series contains strong language, including frequent use of expletives, contributing to its adult rating. Characters use profanity in tense and confrontational situations.
Scary & Intense Content
The series is a horror production with consistently scary and intense content, including jump scares, grotesque creature designs, and suspenseful survival scenarios. It features terrifying mutated monsters and a pervasive sense of dread in its post-apocalyptic setting.
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Best For Ages
Recommended for ages 18+ due to frequent graphic violence, gore, intense horror themes, mature language, and suggestive content. The series has received an 18 rating in the UK, indicating content suitable only for adults, and parental discussions frequently highlight its unsuitability for younger viewers.
Good to Know
The single season of the Netflix 'Resident Evil' series, released in 2022, consists of 8 episodes ranging from 45 to 62 minutes. While the series aims to honor the video game canon by integrating elements like the T-virus and familiar monsters, it also forges its own path with original characters and storylines. Parents should be aware that the series maintains the franchise's dark tone and graphic nature, making it unsuitable for younger audiences despite featuring teenage protagonists in parts of its narrative.
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