Netflix's new #1 show is an adaptation of a hit manga that's made fans desperate for season 2

Parasyte: The Grey
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Parasyte: The Grey is Netflix's latest number one show, racing up the streamer's chart since it was released this past Friday (April 5). The manga adaptation has beaten 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:3 Body Problem, a new ꦓsci-fi series from the creators of Game of Thrones, to the top spot in 45 countries.

Based on the manga Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki and follows a group of parasitic creatures that fall to Earth from outer space and begin controlling humans.ꦕ Except Jeong Su-in (Jeon So-nee), who manages to resist the parasite who latches onto her after a near-fatal traffic accident and is forced to coexist with the creature. Not quite human and not quite parasite, Su-in must find her place in a newly divided world. The series was directed and co-written by Tra🧔in to Busan helmer Yeon Sang-ho and, despite being based on Japanese source material, it's based in South Korea. 

. "Parasyte: The Grey has got me so hyped for a season 2. I hope it happens!" So far, there's been no news as to whether the series will be renewed for another installment. 

All episodes of Parasyte: The Grey are streaming now. For more, check out our guide to the other 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Netflix shows to add to your watch list. 

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