8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Parasyte: The Grey (2024)
Parasyte: The Grey (2024)
Overview
When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by exploring the complexities of 'othering' and advocating for a nuanced approach to an existential threat, rather than a purely xenophobic or eradication-focused solution, through its hybrid protagonist and the theme of coexistence.
The film features a cast appropriate for its South Korean production and source material, without explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on a sci-fi horror premise, and there is no indication of a central critique or negative portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The series features female characters who engage in and win direct physical combat against male opponents. Choi Jun-kyung uses a melee weapon to defeat male-host parasites. Jeong Su-in, with her parasite abilities, also physically defeats male-host parasites in close combat.
The film portrays a specific institution, the Saerok Church, which uses Christian iconography and a 'Pastor' figure as a front for parasitic activity. This organization is depicted as manipulative, deceptive, and dangerous, exploiting religious faith for nefarious ends without any counterbalancing positive portrayal of Christianity.
The series 'Parasyte: The Grey' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its storyline is centered on a sci-fi horror premise involving parasitic aliens and the human struggle for survival, with no explicit or implicit queer representation.
The film "Parasyte: The Grey" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on sci-fi horror elements, the conflict between humans and parasitic aliens, and the protagonist's struggle with her hybrid identity. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.
Parasyte: The Grey is an original story set in the Parasyte universe, introducing new characters and a distinct plot. It does not feature established characters from the original manga or anime whose gender has been changed.
Parasyte: The Grey is a South Korean spin-off series set in the Parasyte universe, featuring new, original characters and a distinct storyline. It does not adapt existing characters from the original Japanese manga, thus no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.4
Critic Ratings
10.0
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