The "present" timeline takes place 14 years after "the end," with only about 300 million humans remaining against billions of "zeros" (zombies).
The sisters struggle to fit into the "Stepford Wives" atmosphere of the city. While Jade is rebellious, Billie is a sensitive vegetarian who becomes distressed after seeing evidence of animal testing at Umbrella. [S1E1] Welcome to New Raccoon City
After a research accident involving her own blood attracts a massive horde and a giant mutated caterpillar, Jade is "rescued" by a group of scavengers. The "present" timeline takes place 14 years after
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 After a research accident involving her own blood
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.
Driven by a desire to free the test animals, the sisters break into an Umbrella lab using their father's security clearance. They are attacked by a T-virus infected dog; Billie is severely bitten before Jade manages to kill the creature with a fire extinguisher. 2036: Survival in the Wasteland