Not nearly as bad as these reviews make out! Okay so more realistically it's like a 6, maybe even a 7, but I'm sorry, the sheer number of 1 star reviews is nothing short of unfair, because apparently people have forgotten to even try and enjoy some things, hence the 9 star rating to be even a tiny voice of praise in a room full of hate.
This show is miles from perfect (what show isn't?). It's got some cringey, boring and frustrating moments, I accept. Is it worthy of a tirade of 1 star reviews shouting about how bad it is? No. There is actually a lot to like about this show, you just have to have an open mind to begin with and not make incessant direct comparisons between the games and any other item that comes from the franchise.
This series is something I've never seen before from the world of Resident Evil, it's clearly made with a younger audience in mind and I'm guessing it was aimed at those who wouldn't have grown up with it. It's not going to please longstanding fans of the games, it has young adult themes laced throughout and is far more focused on the character stories than the zombies themselves. And sure, some of the characters' decisions are just plain silly.
Nonetheless, I think the acting was brilliant from pretty much the entire cast. Many scenes are stylishly done and the show captures the signature umbrella corporation branding and technology, the CGI is solid, the two main characters are believable as sisters and bounce off each other so well.
I just hope Netflix don't cancel yet another show because too many people get off on slating it so harshly they go beyond reason and we never get to see how the story develops past season one. It needs a lot of work, but this was an enjoyable introduction to a different take on the franchise!