Netflix has a new fan favorite that’s climbed up the charts and overthrown 3 Body Problem, thanks to its gory sci-fi horror elements.
After being the top dog on Netflix since its release, 3 Body Problem has been ousted from its spot by the gory Korean horror, Parasyte: The Grey. Since hitting the streaming service on April 5, it’s not taken long for Parasyte: The Grey to prove itself as one of thebest TV shows to watch this month.
At the time of writing, Parasyte: The Grey is ranking above both3 Body Problemand Netflix’s newest crime thriller,Ripley. The Korean drama is a blend of sci-fi and horror, serving as a live-action adaptation of the manga series, Parasyte, by Hitoshi Iwaaki.
The official series synopsis is as follows: “When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat.”
It’s not taken long for Parasyte: The Grey to gain traction on the critical front, either. OnRotten Tomatoes, the show is currently sitting at a 100% Tomatometer Score, with a 79% Audience Score. On social media, viewers are singing Parasyte’s praises.
“All in all, Parasyte: The Grey is a must-watch. As a fan of the manga, I really enjoyed this Korean spinoff,” saidone X user.
“It’s excellent,”another saidon Reddit. “It’s also awesome how the show isn’t a straight-up remake of an excellent anime show, but rather a spin-off. I’d put it right next to 3 Body Problem of top Netflix shows I’ve watched this year.”
“Binged it this weekend, loved it. And now its made me want to go back and watch the original anime,”said another.
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“Intense all the way through,”one reviewsaid. “Was skeptical thinking the parasites look corny but it ended up being pretty cool. I don’t mind not knowing where the parasites come from, doesn’t matter to me. Amazing drama.”
Jessica Cullen is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s previously written for The Digital Fix, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Slate and more. Aside from being the residential Yellowstone expert, she also loves Westerns, ’90s action movies, and true crime. You can email her here: jessica.cullen@dexerto.com.
