With a number of shows being canceled on Netflix, the streamer’s live-actionResident Evilhas left fans pleading with the site to ensure that season 2 comes to pass. But as much as die-hard fans of theResident Evilgame expected to dislike the Netflix show, many turned heads as it ended up being what they hoped it would be. As many individuals took to Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit to express their overall satisfaction with the show, some fans were left on the edge of their seats for what and who was to come in the second season.
Even though the show deviated from the game, many viewers enjoyed it drastically and even went ahead and gave it a rating of 9.8/10 in recommending it to others. But even with the drama, gore, and uncertainty of tension, the thriller-filled video game did not match up to the show as it left several key characters. Fans have known, loved, and even feared these characters over the years.
In an interview withCollider, showrunner Andrew Dabb stated how he put a spin on things to make theseries differ from the franchise, saying:
“It was like, okay, if you’re going to do it, how can you make it feel different than what’s out there? Luckily, Resident Evil itself has a lot of elements that you can do that with, with the monsters and some of the backstory and the corporate maneuverings and the crazy conspiracies. Then they kind of allowed us — they being Netflix and Capcom — to build on that as well. So the games are the backstory, but we now are branching off into our own little world.”
Keeping our fingers crossed, here are some game characters we hope (and expect) to make an appearance in season 2.
Ada Wong Has Been Confirmed
In an interview withScreenRant, Dabb mentioned how season 2 would feature one major video game character. Since fan favorite Ada Wong was name-dropped at the end of season 1, when asked if the character would appear in season 2, the showrunner stated, “Yes. 100%.” Now fans are wondering what her role in the storyline will be.
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Could Sherry Birkin Be a Guardian to the Wesker Twins?
Fans have speculated about howResident Evil 2’sSherry Birkin could be featured in season 2. Many have concluded that as season 1 ended withthe Wesker siblingssomewhat traumatized, this would be the perfect entrance for Birkin. Having experience dealing with a Wesker being hunted by the Umbrella Corporation and having expertise in being alone, Sherry being a guardian of some sorts to the young Wesker siblings is worthy of a chef’s kiss.
Will Dr. Wesker’s Son, Jake Muller, Join the Fight?
Making it a family affair, what wouldResident Evilreally be without Jake Muller? Having the Wesker children a part of the show would pay homage to the game’s storyline andResident Evil 6. As Lance Reddick’s Dr. Wesker was seen being cloned both before and after his demise and having a son, Jake, it would make for the perfect introduction to Jake Muller’s character making way into season 2.
Wesker’s laboratory-enhanced blood coursing through his veins would give him superhuman abilities, thus making him a fighting machine. After being seen in 2036’s Europe inResident Evil 6, the series’s timeline allows everything to match and fit perfectly.
Fans Want to See a Live-Action Lady Dimitrescu
Saving the best for last, the large and in charge mutant human aristocrat sparked waves since her debut inResident Evil Village’steaser trailer. After getting a glimpse of the Lady herself in the 2021 horror game, an appearance from Lady Dimitrescu would be a treat that fans would adore. All over the internet, Lady Dimitrescu has been loved, but as she met her demise inVillage, the upbringing of her character would be perfect as reactions would skyrocket to see a live-action Lady Dimitrescu.
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Will Resident Evil be Another Netflix Show Canceled?
After the show’s debut and fans got to streaming, Dabb was welcomed with poor reviews at first byResident Evilfans. But slowly, as the show began to earn a pretty substantial following, many changed their minds about the new outlook of the show. With viewers stating that it is “not as bad” as 2021’sResident Evil: Return to Raccoon City, it still is not worthy of seeing the light of the television.
When seated with Screenrant, Dab stated that the series should get aseason 2 from Netflix. As he confirmed that Ada Wong would definitely appear in the second season, the news set fans alight with joy as the beloved character would be seen and experienced by new eyes in the world ofResident Evil.
Leaving fans wanting more, only time will tell if Netflix will give the show a chance to show off and return in season 2 or cut all ties with what we currently have withResident Evil. But even if the show takes a turn for the worst and Netflix decides to cut the show short, it was a great run and a great experience to seeResident Evilthrough the eyes of Dabb.
