Netflix has canceled Resident Evil: Biohazard season 2. What are the reasons for the cancellation of the series adaptation of the Capcom game for Netflix?
Netflix decided to punctuate the first season of the series, which was shown three months ago. The broadcasting platform, which has recently been on a downward trend in the eyes of its users and compared to its competitors. Netlix Resident Evil: Biohazard cancels season 2.
Why was Netflix Resident Evil: Biohazard season 2 cancelled?
Inspired by Capcom’s Resident Evil game series, which has a huge fan base, the Netflix series has been on the air since July 14. Although the live-action series Resident Evil: Biohazard also has a good cast, it was stated by Netflix that the series will not be continued.
For the reasons for this decision, it seems enough to look at the ratings of the series. Resident Evil: Biohazard has a 55% like rate and a 27% viewer rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series watched more than 72 million hours in its first week and ranked second in Netflix’s top 10 after Stranger Things season 4. Unfortunately, this interest did not last long and the series completely disappeared from the list after its third week.
In short, Resident Evil: Biohazard did not have a great impact among its audience, despite the potential it had. Reevaluating the situation, Netflix had long-term plans for the series adaptation.
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, another live adaptation released last year by Sony Pictures, was similarly disappointing among its audience.