Parasyte: The Grey
The parasites hidden amongst us.
Created by Yeon Sang-ho
On Netflix
A visceral sci-fi horror series about parasitic invasion that balances body-horror spectacle with survival tension and questions of human identity.
When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Parasyte: The Grey violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of series.
Is Parasyte: The Grey scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is Parasyte: The Grey easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Parasyte: The Grey leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Parasyte: The Grey sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Parasyte: The Grey, and what each one shares →
Like Parasyte: The Grey
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Parasyte: The Grey
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Parasyte: The Grey, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Parasyte: The Grey, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Parasyte: The Grey, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
