"What were they thinking?": Fans ridicule Netflix's Resident Evil

Netflix's much-anticipated Resident Evil series premiered on the platform on Thursday, July 14, 2022. However, fans' initial reactions to the show have been far from positive. Many ridiculed the series for its dialogues and slammed the writers, wondering what they had been thinking. JD@JDPF14What were they thinking when they made the script for the new RE Netflix series? This line does not come out clever or funny; just awkward. #ResidentEvilNetflix990125What were they thinking when they made the script for the new RE Netflix series? This line does not come out clever or funny; just awkward. #ResidentEvilNetflix https://t.co/g6boXQmwH9The plot of the series focuses on Albert Wesker's daughter Jade who, along with her twin sister Billie, discovers certain disturbing truths about her father and the Umbrella Corporation. The story alternates between two timelines, 2022 and 2036. Viewers expressed their mixed emotions towards the new horror series on Twitter.Viewers mock Netflix's Resident Evil mercilessly on Twitter Several viewers took to Twitter to ridicule Netflix's Resident Evil. Many criticized and mocked the dialogues from the show. Some mentioned that they ''can't even get through the first episode.'' Take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter.Vector@VectorASpecterI can't even get through the first episode I'm dying lmao #ResidentEvilNetflix1140154I can't even get through the first episode I'm dying lmao #ResidentEvilNetflix https://t.co/7ZMJCLRVkHKendrick’s Stepper@imanimlewisWe are NEVER getting a good live action Resident Evil movie/show #ResidentEvilNetflix276We are NEVER getting a good live action Resident Evil movie/show 😭 #ResidentEvilNetflix https://t.co/3lI4SOPWP3hayden@StummyUpsetI need everyone involved with #ResidentEvilNetflix fired, and banned from entering any writers rooms for the rest of their lives3I need everyone involved with #ResidentEvilNetflix fired, and banned from entering any writers rooms for the rest of their livesSome, however, mentioned that the show had a few redeemable qualities and it was worth a watch, despite several issues with the script. There were quite a few on Twitter who praised actor Lance Reddick's performance in the series.Ry {Rebirth!}@VampyStarFoxAll crap aside, I think #ResidentEvilNetflix is worth a watch. Has a lot of cringe and stupid moments but this show comes closer to the RE lore more than the films do. And Lance Reddick does not disappoint.4All crap aside, I think #ResidentEvilNetflix is worth a watch. Has a lot of cringe and stupid moments but this show comes closer to the RE lore more than the films do. And Lance Reddick does not disappoint.Zack Leary@realZackLearyLots of criticism out there for #ResidentEvilNetflix and most of it is probably valid. But I think the show is worth watching despite its issues just for Lance Reddick. He's a fantastic actor who is always batting 400 (in baseball: the standard of hitting excellence)3Lots of criticism out there for #ResidentEvilNetflix and most of it is probably valid. But I think the show is worth watching despite its issues just for Lance Reddick. He's a fantastic actor who is always batting 400 (in baseball: the standard of hitting excellence) https://t.co/SJMB5czTfNTeeZeeArt@TeeZeeArt1Lance Reddick As Wesker Is Amazing #lancereddick #ResidentEvilNetflix3Lance Reddick As Wesker Is Amazing #lancereddick #ResidentEvilNetflix https://t.co/FOumK57pQRLeigh B. Evans 🇺🇦🏳️&zwj;⚧️@Levans6081Binging #ResidentEvilNetflix, it’s pretty good. I don’t compare to the games since those were games. I’d say this is better than the Jovavich franchise and way better than the “remake”. I’m not bored so that’s a win in my book.4Binging #ResidentEvilNetflix, it’s pretty good. I don’t compare to the games since those were games. I’d say this is better than the Jovavich franchise and way better than the “remake”. I’m not bored so that’s a win in my book. https://t.co/3J4vjNOkDYGunBunnySlippers@GunBunny16I'm only about 10 minutes in and I'm not sure I'll be able to make it much further with all the ridiculous nonsense in this show, ugh. The only interesting thing so far - I didn't have a mashup between Resident Evil and Tremors on my bingo card. 🪱🤣#ResidentEvilNetflix2I'm only about 10 minutes in and I'm not sure I'll be able to make it much further with all the ridiculous nonsense in this show, ugh. The only interesting thing so far - I didn't have a mashup between Resident Evil and Tremors on my bingo card. 🪱🤣#ResidentEvilNetflixJacob 🌈 Charlie Puth stan era@JacobbTJWhat is this script #ResidentEvilNetflix16740What is this script 😭😭#ResidentEvilNetflix https://t.co/xbJdeIx0aA🌌Watch in space with Markiplier🌌@Yanceehoo666#residentevilnetflix my initial thoughts.969100#residentevilnetflix my initial thoughts. https://t.co/ltgvJCAJ67JaviSuzumiya@SuzumiyaJaviThis is what you're gonna find on #ResidentEvilNetflix - Bad GCI- Wesker being a workaholic father- Edgy girls- A Story that has nothing to do with the videogames- The script saves the protagonist every time- Vegan propaganda- These kind of dialogues: ...55673This is what you're gonna find on #ResidentEvilNetflix - Bad GCI- Wesker being a workaholic father- Edgy girls- A Story that has nothing to do with the videogames- The script saves the protagonist every time- Vegan propaganda- These kind of dialogues: ... https://t.co/bPT82xdb0kMost fans are clearly disappointed with the series' plot, writing, and direction. Critics have also not been too enthusiastic about the show, giving it mixed reviews.Netflix's Resident Evil plot and castNetflix's Resident Evil follows a complex storyline alternating between two timelines that span across two decades. Albert Wesker's daughter Jade is at the center of the plot and plays a major role in both timelines. The official synopsis of the series on Netflix states:''Years after a viral outbreak caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker vows to bring down those responsible while fighting to suvive against the Infected.''The series stars Lance Reddick and Ella Balinska in pivotal roles. Reddick portrays the role of the evil Dr. Albert Wesker, while Balinska plays his daughter Jade Wesker. Apart from the two leads, the cast of the series also includes:Adeline Rudolph as Billie WeskerPaola Núñez as Evelyn MarcusAhad Raza Mir as Arjun BatraTurlough Convery as Richard BaxterConnor Gosatti as SimonThe show was helmed by Andrew Dabb, who's best known for his work on The CW's Supernatural.About the franchiseResident Evil is an iconic video game franchise that was first adapted into a film in 2002, starring Milla Jovovich in the lead role. The first film of the franchise, set in Raccoon City, focused on a young, fiesty woman named Alice who, singlehandedly, tried to battle the evil Umbrella Corporation as it sought to destroy the human race via a zombie apocalypse.The film series is massively popular among horror fans and commercially successful for that reason. Critical reception to most of the movies has been mixed, bordering on negative. Jovovich's lead role in the films garnered her worldwide fame and she also received praise for her performance even if the movie failed to attract the same reception. Resident Evil is now available to stream on Netflix.

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