A pure thrill ride
This one is such an exhilarating drama. Through and through an engaging spectacle. I went in expecting similarity between the 2014 and 2015 Japanese adapted movies, but this is far superior to the movies. Firstly the story has a balanced storyline giving equal importance to all relevant characters and details. I did not find it dwindling or lacking much, though it seems to be more inspired than based on the manga, but no complaints there.The acting is great and every character is played well. The music sure elevates the scenes further and the action sequences look amazing as well. It is fast-paced, well-written and well-fleshed out. Even the emotional background of the main lead is expanded well and provides the perfect impact needed for character understanding.
Excited for the sequence if there is one (by the looks of the last scene, it sure seems like it), but we all knew there had to be a sequence given all the praises the show is garnering.
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Not a manga adaptation, but a storyline in the same timeline to show how it happens in Korea
Just finished watching it in one sitting. I like that it only used the Parasyte theme and not adapting the manga plot and storyline. So it makes it look like the Parasyte happening in Korea in the same timeline as Shinichi Izumi.You know how sometimes you read a manga about end of the world and the heroes are all fighting only in one country and it makes you wonder, "so how does other countries manage the apocalypse?" The Korean parasite is exactly that. It shows how the parasyte takes over Korea. That's why Shinichi can visit her, because they're not making Shinichi Korean ver., but rather making their own heroes. Love it so much. 9/10.
I would love different versions from different countries and have both the Korean and Japanese casts cameo-ing.
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Great short series!
The series is really good. I love the concept and plot. I'm curious about where the parasites came from, though. The actors are great, and the cinematography and monster designs are impressive.It Offers a compelling viewing experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression. From its captivating plot to its standout performances and stunning visuals, it has all the elements of a must-watch show.
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Fun watch with depth of character
This is an amazing adaptation to the Japanese version. It follows a really similar story line for those who has read or seen the Parasyte Movies. It gives Sweet Home vibes as well.Besides the action of this show the creators have been able to create a suspenseful plot and an incredible layer of depth and insight to the human condition. Using these beings as a way to unravel how human's think from an external perspective. Sooin's parasyte is also able to use her external insight in order to show Soo-in the things that she herself was unwilling or unable to see and it helped to develop more layers to her character without boring the audience.
I really enjoyed the ending of the show, it is leading me to hope that there are more seasons to come.
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uma boa forma de matar o tempo
existe algo sobre as séries de ficção científica sul coreanas que é que dificilmente eu não vou gostar delas. é sempre uma qualidade muito boa.sobre parasyte eu gostei muito da série, é um plot muito curioso que envolve a história. é muito bem desenvolvido toda essa relação da heidi com a su in, um parasita que quer somente sobreviver mas decide atender as necessidades do seu hospedeiro pois entende que existe algo além de apenas sobreviver. os outros personagens são igualmente interessante e suas histórias individuais desenvolve na gente um certo apego.
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Gripping ~ needs S2 to continue monentum
May 2024Not a limited series, therefore a S2 expected, dependant on ratings I assume, so fingers crossed.
I loved the pace and the characters. At 6 episodes there is little room for depth, but to be honest, personally I don't think a series always needs it. If the aim is thrills and entertainment, that's not the point anyway.
There is enough background to understand main characters and the action starts fairly quickly.
Jung Soo-in (actress Jeon So-nee) is a somewhat tragic character; when her Parasyte, whom gets named Heidi, comes to the fore, Soo-in 'sleeps' and vice versa.
That's not a new concept and has been used in many dramas about multiple personality disorder (Hyde, Jeckyll, Me; Kill Me Heal Me). However, with an alien cohabiting Soo-in's brain that can't be psychoanalysed away, it gives things a totally different feel.
The SFX are pretty good and some scenes of confrontation are excellent.
There are sad aspects to the plot, but perhaps due to the lack of episodes, I didn't feel connected enough to characters to get emotional; I was more shocked on a couple of occasions.
I actually loved the character of Heidi (but I am sure we are supposed to) and Jeon So-nee effortlessly carries off switching between the two.
Seol Kang Woo (Koo Kyo Hwan) is a witty, cocky character on the wrong side of the law and self-serving. Circumstances bring him together with Soo-in and he slowly becomes more protective of her, although not always out of choice! KKH is perfect for this role (loved him in D.P.).
Choi Joon-kyung could be a pretty arrogant and annoying character, and whilst a part of me got why, her actions in relation to someone parasitised, I found unforgiveable, considering their identity. I found her very hard to like or empathise with.
A good supporting cast, with familiar faces and no obvious over acting.
I didn't find the look of the Aliens to be scary at all, in fact I found them pretty odd really. I'd love to know exactly where they came from. Their view of us humans is basically as food and a 'home'; fair enough ~ as the apex predator on our planet, we're actually no different in our behaviour towards pretty much all other species. I can only imagine what designs some would have on inferior life forms, if we ever found any from another world.
There are some twists in the story and it's pretty thrilling at times, but not strong on tension.
The close of S1 is actually pretty neat, so whilst it would be disappointing if no S2 was to follow, the story would still have been a decent viewing in itself.
Kept me glued and I wanted more; so, worth watching and I'm hoping for a S2, when hopefully more will be revealed.
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When Parasyte Blend Into Human Society
The story is about an invasion of Parasyte that got into the human brain and has one main objective which is to kill humans and take over the world. But one of the parasite failed to eat the human brain because the host body was injured os bad. It turn out to become of the variant that have 2 personalities which is human and parasyte in one body. That's where the story become interesting.Was this review helpful to you?
Fun Entertaining Watch
The story and characters got better with each episode such that I hope they continue with the main characters in a part 2. I thought there were a number of plot holes and open questions on how the universe worked, but because the story doesn't take itself too seriously and because of the character growth you don't care about those questions. At the end I was left wanting to see what happens next with these characters.Was this review helpful to you?
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Not an adaption of the anime but fantastic nonetheless
Started watching it expecting it to be an adaption of the anime but it’s not. There is a nice nod to the anime in the last scene of the last episode though. The acting and pace is brilliant, really enjoyable for those who aren’t into slice of life k dramas and prefers thrillers.I don’t really like rewatching series, but I would rewatch this again. It’s great that it’s short and nothing in the storyline js dragged out unnecessarily.
The CGI is done insanely well and the overall quality of the production is great.
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***SPOILERS***I thought this wasn’t a bad sci-fi spin-off, but one’s liking of it would depend on how much he/she compared it to the anime…which is kind of inevitable if they watched both. The special effects and fight scenes here are entertaining enough, even if not Hollywood level. They basically took the premise from the anime and explored what would have happened to an entirely different set of characters in a different country. One good point of this version is that it is very female-centric. The main alien character Heidi was strong and interesting. The main antagonist Joon Kyung could be frustrating at times but surprisingly made the right decisions when needed- which showed that she experienced some kind of growth and wasn’t as stubborn in her beliefs as to be close minded or inflexible. It also explored themes outside the anime, not just of how aliens could be good, but of how people could be just as evil and corrupt.
One thing that I preferred in the anime were the fight scenes, which had better choreography and more tension. I felt like you could sense the danger for the main character Shinichi Izumi more when he encountered one of the parasite hosts and had to fight it out. They were able to explain the traits (advantages and disadvantages) of each host better depending on how he/she was taken over.
Also, I preferred how, in the anime, Shinichi got stronger as a person and grew through his interactions with ‘Migi’ the parasite. In the live action Korean adaptation, the main host Soo In was dormant when Heidi was awake, and vice versa. So they didn’t get to interact directly or learn from each other on the same level. I don’t have a problem with shy characters like Soo In, but for this kind of show, I kind of wished that she grew in bravery or confidence just a little, much like her male counterpart.
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the whole concept and pace would’ve been better as a movie cuz it brought nothing new, nothing that played with emotions, the characters didn’t bond or develop
Yeah cop dude and his sister were “human connections” but it wasn’t played enough
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