The Netflix-produced “Resident Evil” series only lasted one season: according to the site Deadlinethe company has decided not to renew production for a second season due to poor viewing figures.
The “Resident Evil” series was launched on July 14 and, despite a lukewarm reception from the public, it was expected that a second season would be confirmed. However, Netflix chose to end production with just one batch of episodes.
Resident Evil had a very strong debut and was ranked second in the most viewed services, with 72.2 million hours watched in the first weekend. The good performance was not maintained in the following weeks, having left the top 10 of the most views of the third week. For Netflix, it was a sign that audiences weren’t interested in the production.
“Resident Evil: The Series” is an adaptation of Capcom’s giant video game franchise of the same name. The series followed Jada Wesker into the year 2036 and departed from gaming history. In addition to living in a world conquered by the undead, the protagonist has had to deal with her past in New Raccoon City, and at the same time deal with the tragic death of her sister and the shadow of her evil father. Lance Reddick, Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong, Adeline Rudolph and Paola Nuñez starred in the production.
“Sandman”: the creator asks for help with the renewal of the series
“Sandman” is one of Netflix’s recent big hits, but the author of the comics that inspired the adaptation, Neil Gaiman, made it clear that this doesn’t guarantee that the series will be renewed for a second season, and appealed to fans. .
Gaiman is extremely active on social media and is known for interacting a lot with fans of his works, and recently in particular those of “Sandman”, given the success of the Netflix adaptation.
With high ratings, keeping the best Netflix series in the world even weeks after its premiere, and generating online engagement, with discussions about the series and several memes generated about the series, the success of “Sandman” pleased its creator, but Gaiman warned. fans think this may not be enough.
Read more about the future of “Sandman” here.
Through: Deadline. Image: Disclosure / Netflix
The Netflix post cancels the “Resident Evil” series after just one season it first appeared on Olhar Digital.
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