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Monk

2002·Show
124Episodes in8Seasons·TV-14
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic758.3Rotten Tomatoes89%90%

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An , crime series: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

Obsessive. Compulsive. Detective.

Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.
Eccentric Detective ComedyMystery-of-the-Week ProceduralHeartwarming Character StudyIronic HumorPsychological DepthComfort TVIconic Theme MusicSocial Awkwardness as ComedySan Francisco AtmosphereIntellectual Puzzle Solving

Crew

Directed by:
Randall Zisk, Jerry Levine, Andre Belgrader
Written by:
Andy Breckman, Tom Scharpling, David Breckman
Produced by:
Tony Shalhoub, Anton Cropper, Tom Scharpling
Composed by:
Jeff Beal, Patrick Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Monk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monk?

PrimePhiloThe Roku

In the United States, Monk streams on Prime and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Monk worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 75).

Which season of Monk is best?

Season 8, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 7 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is Mr. Monk and the End: Part 2 (season 8, episode 16) at 9.4, and the lowest is Mr. Monk and the Big Reward (season 4, episode 13) at 7.3.

Is Monk okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Monk make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Is Monk good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Monk use?

Police LineupDon't Explain the JokeCluster F-BombNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Chekhov's GunmanAs Long as It Sounds ForeignMystery MagnetAs HimselfAsshole VictimButt-MonkeyThe RevealEven Evil Has Standardsand 305 more

TV Tropes lists 317 tropes for it, including Police Lineup, Don't Explain the Joke, and Cluster F-Bomb.