The "past" timeline begins three months before a global pandemic. Albert Wesker , a high-ranking executive for the Umbrella Corporation, moves his 14-year-old daughters to , a sterile, highly-monitored planned community in South Africa.

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

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.

In the series premiere of Resident Evil , titled "[S1E1] Welcome to New Raccoon City," the story establishes two distinct timelines set 14 years apart, following the Jade Wesker and her sister Billie Wesker . 2022: The Arrival in 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.

An adult Jade is in London, conducting research on the zeroes to see if their behavior is evolving or if the virus is weakening.

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.