Parasyte: The Grey

It's hard to tell if I'm reviewing the entire series or just its first season at this point. Nonetheless, the finale certainly left the door wide open for a potential second season, and I wouldn't mind seeing it. While this season may not be a masterpiece, the creators delivered a fresh, action-packed spectacle with a B-movie vibe based on the comic. It kept me entertained without overwhelming me mentally. / Lesson learned: Two heads are better than one. 3*+ (28/04/2024)

I didn't have high hopes for this show. After all, my internet wanderings had led me to believe that Asian folks have a special fondness for tentacled and worm-like creatures that us Europeans might find, well, a tad peculiar. But lo and behold, the opening episode of this Korean creation wasn't half as daft as I'd imagined. I found myself drawn into the lineup and the storyline. It wasn't exactly a mental workout, but it did bring back fond memories of playing Resident Evil 4./ Lesson learned: Not all schizophrenics are the same. (26/04/2024)

The second episode followed a similar formula to the last one, delivering a decent dose of action and drama. Things were going smoothly until the Korean creators decided to up the number of weird-shaped heads. While most of the head-fights left me chuckling, I still found myself having a pretty good time overall. That B-movie vibe really adds to the charm. / Lesson learned: Watch out when dealing with folks; you never know what might pop into their heads. (26/04/2024)

Well, it's not exactly a show which requires you to do much thinking. But you know what? I'm starting to care less and less about that, just like I'm becoming more forgiving of the occasional lapses in logic. After all, this series is based on a Japanese comic, so I'm not going to start griping about every little plot hole. With all the action-packed scenes, I found myself enjoying it so much that I'm giving it a solid four stars. / Lesson learned: Murphy would just shrug and say, "I told you so." (27/04/2024)

Up until now, I've approached the series as a straightforward B-movie action splatter without lofty ambitions. However, in this episode, I sensed the creators attempting to inject some depth into their otherwise undemanding spectacle, a move that, in my opinion, missed the mark. The previous episode was undoubtedly superior in comparison. / Lesson learned: Trust isn't easily earned. (28/04/2024)

The finale didn't quite match the quality of the fourth episode, but I was relieved to see the creators steer away from overthinking and dive back into the realm of cheap splatter films, a tone that suits this series perfectly. I wasn't interested in pondering the origins of the open heads or their trajectory in the sixth episode; I simply wanted to revel in another round of action-packed carnage without taxing my remaining brain cells. And that's exactly what I got. / Lesson learned: Sometimes, appearances can be deceiving. 4*- (28/04/2024)