The new Netflix series, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, is an animated show that will follow the adventures of the iconic character Lara Croft. This series fits into the established Tomb Raider video game timeline, specifically after the events of the ‘survivor trilogy’ games released between 2013 and 2018. The show features Hayley Atwell as Lara Croft, who is depicted as slightly older and more experienced than in the games, but not by much.
Netflix has confirmed that the series takes place after the Crystal Dynamics’ trilogy of games that began in 2013 with Tomb Raider. This game saw Lara embarking on her first dangerous adventure, and the Netflix series will reference key events from this game in flashbacks. The main plot of the Legend of Lara Croft series begins three years after these flashbacks, indicating that the series also takes place after the events of Rise of the Tomb Raider in 2015 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018.
Showrunner Tasha Huo has described the series as a bridge between the ‘Survivor’ trilogy and the original Tomb Raider saga that began in 1996. It explores a previously unseen stage in Lara’s development, showing her coming of age and learning how to become the action-adventure star fans know her as. The series is set to provide connective tissue between the two different Lara Croft timelines, offering a new perspective on the character’s journey.
Crystal Dynamics is currently working with Amazon on the next game in the Tomb Raider series, which may continue the story after the events of the Netflix show or fill in other gaps in Lara’s narrative. Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft will be available to stream on Netflix from October 10th, offering fans a new and exciting chapter in the iconic character’s adventures.
