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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

2023 – nowShow2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic676.1Rotten Tomatoes81%78%

An epic, thrilling drama series about family and mystery, with standout world-building and sound design.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S1E10 "Beyond Logic" 8.2

Episodes

7.0
7.2

Story

A new threat will surface.

After surviving Godzilla's attack on San Francisco, Cate is shaken yet again by a shocking secret. Amid monstrous threats, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure to learn the truth about her family—and the mysterious organization known as Monarch.

Feels like

  • Monster Universe Expansion
  • Multi-Generational Mystery
  • Sci-Fi Adventure Thriller
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Grand Scale Spectacle
  • Family Legacy Drama
  • Atmospheric Sound Design
  • Cryptid Conspiracy
  • Visual Effects Showcase

Cast

24 of 101 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hiromi Kamata, Lawrence Trilling, Matt Shakman
Written by
Mariko Tamaki, Tanner Hansinger, Chris Black
Produced by
Kenji Okuhira, Brian Rogers, Al Letson
Music by
Leopold Ross

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Facts

November 16, 2023 · April 30, 2026 · Still running

First aired
November 16, 2023
Latest episode
April 30, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, Spanish
Made in
Japan, United States
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Heroic Neutral, What the Hell, Hero?, It's All My Fault +9

  • Heroic Neutral
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • It's All My Fault
  • Asian and Nerdy
  • Hazy-Feel Turn
  • Stepford Smiler
  • The Xenophile
  • Internal Reveal
  • Et Tu, Brute?
  • Curb-Stomp Cushion
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Big Damn Reunion

12 of 191 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Monarch: Legacy of Monsters?"

Questions about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monarch: Legacy of Monsters?

Apple TV

In the United States, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Monarch: Legacy of Monsters worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Monarch: Legacy of Monsters okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Is Monarch: Legacy of Monsters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Monarch: Legacy of Monsters use?

Heroic NeutralWhat the Hell, Hero?It's All My FaultAsian and NerdyHazy-Feel TurnStepford SmilerThe XenophileInternal RevealEt Tu, Brute?Curb-Stomp CushionDeliberate Values DissonanceBig Damn Reunionand 179 more

TV Tropes lists 191 tropes for it, including Heroic Neutral, What the Hell, Hero?, and It's All My Fault.