Summary
- Netflix’s Resident Evil series features a soundtrack that adds a touch of musical life to the zombie series, with modern hits and classic tunes.
- The series received mostly negative reviews, but was praised for its faithfulness to the classic Resident Evil games.
- The strong cast, special effects and sound design, and Resident Evil’s soundtrack were highlights of the canceled Netflix original series.
those of Netflix resident Evil features a soundtrack filled with modern hits and classic tracks that help give the zombie series a jolt of musical life. Debuting in 2022, the series’ story is divided into two moments and follows twins Billie (Siena Agudong) and Jade (Tamara Smart) as they discover their father’s connection to the mysterious Umbrella Corporation, which ultimately leads to the zombie apocalypse seen in the film. future year of 2036. Taking inspiration from the games, the series tells its own story which is strongly rooted in resident Evil traditions.
The series received mostly negative reviews (via Rotten Tomatoes), although it has been praised for its faithfulness to the classic CONCERNING Games. The cast of resident Evil is also quite strong, with veterans like the late Lance Reddick delivering solid performances. In addition to the acting, the special effects and sound design contributed to the overall mood, and the resident Evil the soundtrack was another highlight of the Netflix original series which was canceled after just one season.
Episode 1 – “Welcome to New Raccoon City”
- Venus fly trap – Grégory Reveret
- Oxytocin – Billie Eilish
- Faith – Ghost
- Ugly Ending – Best Frenz, Joywave and Jason Suwito
- Devil – Two Feet
Venus fly trap (Grégory Reveret) – “Venus Flytrap” by composer Grégory Reveret is the main theme and plays at the beginning of each episode.
Oxytocin (Billie Eilish) – “Oxytocin” plays in the twins’ headphones as they explore their new neighborhood for the first time.
Faith (Ghost) – Jade listens to “Faith” in her room, and it segues into Billie’s conversation with Albert (Lance Reddick).
Ugly ending (Best Frenz, Joywave and Jason Suwito) – “Ugly Ending” plays while Billie sits alone at school.
Devil (Two Feet) – “Devil” is heard as Billie rides her moped to Umbrella and gets a three-hour pass.
Episode 2 – “The Devil You Know”
- Beautiful Liar – X Ambassadors
- Body – Sex Pistols
- Tradition – Halsey
Beautiful liar (X Ambassadors) – While Jade searches the internet for information about Umbrella’s origin story, “Beautiful Liar” is heard.
Body (Sex Pistols) – “Bodies” is playing in the Perseverance Tavern when Jade arrives and talks to the bartender.
The tradition (Halsey) – “The Tradition” closes the episode as Billie coughs up blood in the bathroom.
Episode 3 – “The Light”
- Into the Dust – Mazzy Star
- Human – Rag ‘N Bone Man
In the dust (Mazzy Star) – “Into Dust” plays as Albert conducts his experiment under the microscope.
Human (Rag ‘N Bone Man) – As Jade and Billie kiss, “Human” is heard.
Episode 4 – “The Tour”
- Next level – Aespa
- Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
- It feels as it should – Jamiroquai
- Burning Bridges – Sigrid
- Maniac – Conan Gray
- Out of My Mind – Ruben and the Darkness
Next level (Aespa) – “Next Level” plays over the party scene and continues as Jade and Billie watch Simon (Connor Gosatti) skateboarding.
Don’t start now (Dua Lipa) – “Don’t Start Now” plays while Billie does a skateboard trick.
I feel like it should (Jamiroquai) – As Richard Baxter (Turlough Convery) faces a horde of zeros, “Feels Like It Should” is heard.
Bridges on fire (Sigrid) – “Burning Bridges” plays while Jade and Bille talk about Simon at the party.
Maniacal (Conan Gray) – “Maniac” plays as the group disperses.
Out of my mind (Reuban and the Dark) – “Out of My Mind” highlights Jade and Richard’s escape from Zeroes.
Episode 5 – “Home Movies”
- Piece of my mind – BROODS
- Moonlight Sonata – Ludwig van Beethoven
Piece of my mind (BROODS) – “Piece of My Mind” plays as Jade and Billie search their father’s room.
Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven) – Jade plays “Moonlight Sonata” on the piano for Billie
Episode 6 – “Somebody’s Little Girl”
- Get out – YONAKA
- Symphony No. 5 – Ludwig van Beethoven
To go out (YONAKA) – “Get Out” plays as Jade runs away with her severed head.
Symphony No. 5 (Beethoven) – Bea (Ella Zieglmeier) plays “Symphony No. 5” at the recital.
Episode 7 – “Parasite”
- Where’s the Party – Jagged Edge
- Lazy Mary (Luna Mezzo Mare) – Lou Monte
- Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
- My Heart Has Teeth – Deadmau5 feat. Skylar Gray
Where the party takes place (Jagged Edge) – “Where The Party At” plays over the opening sequence of the episode.
Lazy Mary (Lou Monte) – “Lazy Mary” plays while Jade and Billie receive a message from Simon
Don’t start now (Dua Lipa) – Dua Lipa’s song plays again when Jade digs through Umbrella
My heart has teeth (Deadmau5 feat. Skylar Grey) – “My Heart Has Teeth” plays as Billie and Jade are surrounded by zeros at Umbrella.
Episode 8 – “Revelations”
- Black – Yelle
- The genius of perfume on the ground
- Die Zauberflote, K. 620, Act I: Der Holle Rache Kocht In Meinem Herzen (The Magic Flute) – Karola Agay
- When I was older – Billie Eilish
Black (Yelle) – “Noir” plays as Jade arrives at Simon’s house to ask for help.
On the floor (Perfume Genius) – “One the Floor” is heard as Simon’s mother cuts her finger while cooking.
Die Zauberflote (Karola Agay) – “Die Zauberflote” plays while a drone shoots down zeros
When I was older (Billie Eilish) – The resident Evil the soundtrack ends with “When I Was Older” as Albert sacrifices himself.
