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Monsters at Work

2021 – 2024Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes65%77%

A heartwarming, nostalgic family series about growing up and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, big ideas or scares.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S1E10 "It's Laughter They're After" 8.1

Episodes

7.3
7.6

Story

Change can be scary.

Ever since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P. Sullivan, and now that dream is about to come true... or not. The day he arrives at Monsters Incorporated to begin his dream job as a Scarer, he learns that scaring is out and laughter is in! After being reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team, Tylor sets his sights on a new goal: figuring out how to be funny and becoming a Jokester.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Sequel Series
  • Wholesome Workplace Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age Dreamscape
  • Family-Friendly Animation
  • Light-Hearted Adventure
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Monsters Inc. Universe Expansion
  • Positive Character Arcs

Cast

24 of 61 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shane Zalvin, Kaitlyn Ritter, Kay Hayes
Written by
Ethan Sandler, Joy Regullano, Deepak Sethi
Produced by
Sean Lurie, Ferrell Barron, Melissa Kurtz
Music by
Dominic Lewis, Daniel Futcher

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 7, 2021 · May 4, 2024 · Ended

First aired
July 7, 2021
Last aired
May 4, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Family, Comedy, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Token Evil Teammate, Iris Out, Wrong Line of Work +9

  • Token Evil Teammate
  • Iris Out
  • Wrong Line of Work
  • Properly Paranoid
  • Fun with Acronyms
  • Tuckerization
  • Ultimate Job Security
  • Advertised Extra
  • Frame-Up
  • Big Bad Ensemble
  • Heat Wave
  • Three Shorts

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Monsters at Work?"

Questions about Monsters at Work

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monsters at Work?

Disney+

In the United States, Monsters at Work streams on Disney+. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Monsters at Work worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Monsters at Work okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Monsters at Work make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Monsters at Work?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Monsters at Work use?

Token Evil TeammateIris OutWrong Line of WorkProperly ParanoidFun with AcronymsTuckerizationUltimate Job SecurityAdvertised ExtraFrame-UpBig Bad EnsembleHeat WaveThree Shortsand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 tropes for it, including Token Evil Teammate, Iris Out, and Wrong Line of Work.