Parasyte: The Grey
A live-action spin-off of the manga Parasyte.
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In its first week, it recorded 31.5 million hours watched by 6.3 million viewers.[1] Viewership increased to 49 million hours watched by 9.8 million viewers in the following week.[1] Netflix and director Yeon Sang-ho collaborated on the series, which initially went by the production name "The Grey."[2] Directing and writing duties for the series were handled by Yeon Sang-ho together with Ryu Yong-jae.[2]
The production was overseen by Climax Studio and Wow Point.[3] On August 24, 2022, the principal cast was officially announced, including Koo, Jeon, and Lee Jung-hyun.[4] Netflix made "Parasyte: The Grey" available globally on April 5, 2024, consisting of six episodes.[5]
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The Straits Times reported that Jeon So-nee plays two characters – a human and an alien parasite – in the series.[6] The same source praised Jeon's ability to deliver Su-in's tragic backstory and her will to survive, making her a compelling protagonist.[6] Common Sense Media noted that the series retains the manga's terrifying alien invaders but spins a fresh tale set in South Korea.[7] The South China Morning Post review gave the series 3/5 stars and described it as a mixed bag.[8]
References
- Wikipedia, "Parasyte: The Grey" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Yoon, News1, April 10, 2024; Jang, MHN Sports, April 17, 2024; "Top 10 Non-English TV Show on Netflix Right Now", Netflix (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Parasyte: The Grey" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Kang, SPOTV News, June 28, 2022 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Parasyte: The Grey" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Rahman, "Netflix Greenlights 'Parasyte: The Grey' Series From 'Hellbound' Creator Yeon Sang-ho", The Hollywood Reporter, August 23, 2022 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Parasyte: The Grey" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Kim, SBS Entertainment News, August 24, 2022 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Parasyte: The Grey" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Lee, "'Parasyte: The Grey' to hit Netflix in April", The Korea Herald, February 28, 2024 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Soh, "Binge-worthy: Actress Jeon So-nee's performance anchors sci-fi horror Parasyte: The Grey", The Straits Times, April 17, 2024. facts only, no text reused. straitstimes.com
- Cabral, "Parasyte: The Grey TV Review", Common Sense Media, May 1, 2024. facts only, no text reused. commonsensemedia.org
- Conran, "Netflix K-drama review – Parasyte: The Grey, Train to Busan director's adaptation of classic Japanese manga, a mixed bag", South China Morning Post, April 5, 2024. facts only, no text reused. scmp.com
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