In the series premiere of Resident Evil , titled "[S1E1] Welcome to New Raccoon City," the story establishes two distinct timelines set 14 years apart, following the Jade Wesker and her sister Billie Wesker . 2022: The Arrival in New Raccoon City
Reviewers from The Review Geek and Vulture noted that this version of Resident Evil focuses more on teen drama and corporate conspiracy than the pure survival horror of the games. While the dual-timeline structure was praised for its ambition, some critics found the jumping between eras jumbled and disorienting. [S1E1] Welcome to New Raccoon City
Jade discovers the scavengers intend to sell her to Umbrella. During a chaotic confrontation where Umbrella forces massacre the scavengers, a high-ranking agent named Richard Baxter informs Jade that her sister is looking for her. Key Themes and Critical Reception In the series premiere of Resident Evil ,
The "past" timeline begins three months before a global pandemic. Albert Wesker , a high-ranking executive for the Umbrella Corporation, moves his 14-year-old daughters to , a sterile, highly-monitored planned community in South Africa. Jade discovers the scavengers intend to sell her to Umbrella