Netflix’s series “Parasyte: The Grey” has been receiving a warm response since its release›
“Parasyte: The Grey” depicts a confrontation with unidentified parasitic creatures that live on humans and have the urge to kill humans. It has garnered global acclaim and secured the top spot in the Netflix Global Top 10 Series (Non-English) category.
According to the Netflix Top 10 website on April 10th, “Parasyte: The Grey” climbed to the top of the Netflix Global Top 10 Series (Non-English) category just three days after its release on April 5th, recording 6.3 million viewing hours. Furthermore, it made its mark on the TOP 10 lists in a total of 68 countries, including Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines (ranked 1st), as well as Argentina, France, Germany, Japan, India and New Zealand, showcasing its worldwide popularity.
The captivating world view, three-dimensional characters and lingering messages of “Parasyte: The Grey” have garnered praise from both domestic and international media.
Domestic media praised, “Director Yeon Sang-ho’s know-how in visualizing parasites shines“, “It’s packed with a unique imagination that offers a different kind of fun from the original” and “A shocking work from visuals to narrative.“
Foreign media commented, “Excellent characters and a wonderfully orchestrated plot make ‘Parasyte: The Grey’ a thrilling watch” (MovieWeb), “Jeon So-nee shines in her role as Jeong Su-in, delivering an outstanding performance. Koo Kyo-hwan has brought his undeniable charm to his brash portrayal of Seol Kang-woo” (India Today).
Korean viewers who have encountered “Parasyte: The Grey” have expressed enthusiastic responses, “The adaptation is so well done that even fans of the original will find it enjoyable“, “It’s refreshing to see the original’s setting preserved while creating something new” and “It’s so exciting. It’s a pity that there are only 6 episodes.“
Overseas viewers also praised, “As a horror series, it’s excellent, as an SF, it’s intriguing“, “Everything from music, camera work, acting, visual effects to twists is fantastic” and “I was captivated from the beginning and binge-watched all 6 episodes at once.”
“Parasyte: The Grey” is based on the manga series “Parasyte” by Hitoshi Iwaaki, which has sold over 25 million copies cumulatively in more than 30 regions and countries worldwide.
Director Yeon Sang-ho’s unique perspective and imagination, along with a fresh lineup of trustworthy actors including Jeon So-nee, Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-hyo and Kim In-kwon, have captivated the hearts of viewers worldwide.
