'Parasyte: The Grey' Soars on Netflix with Groundbreaking Live-Action Adaptation

The Korean adaptation directed by Yeon Sang-ho captures audiences with its unique storytelling and high-quality CGI.

Netflix's live-action adaptation of 'Parasyte: The Grey' has become a hit, currently ranking tenth among TV shows on Netflix UK.
Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the series is a Korean adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki's manga, featuring new characters and a Korean setting.
The show has been praised for its effective adaptation, original storytelling, and high-quality CGI and body horror.
'Parasyte: The Grey' explores themes of human and parasite symbiosis, with a focus on a unique co-existence between the main character and her parasite.
Despite the challenges of live-action adaptations of anime and manga, 'Parasyte: The Grey' has been well-received for its attention to detail and storytelling.