Some of thebest episodes ofMonkstill work as a great comfort show, even after two decades, for example.

In 2023,Mr.

Monk’s Last Casealso had plenty of great aspects.

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However, I think there’s a better option than aMonkrevival show.

It earned 92% onRotten Tomatoesand proved massively popular on Peacock.Mr.

There has been speculation about aMonkmovie 2, and even talks of reviving the original show.

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NBC, Peacock’s parent company, has even discussedcontinuing theMonkfranchise in the future.

On top of it all,Mr.

RevivingMonkand keeping the same “howdunnit” formula the show - andMr.

Imagery from Mr. Monk’s Last Case and the Monk show

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However,changingMonk’s formula would risk jeopardizing what makesMonkthe beloved comfort show it is.

With that in mind,I feel that making moreMonkmovies is a smarter choice than rebooting the show.

IfMonkdoes come back for more, I hope it’s in the form of movies likeMr.

Image of Gus, Shawn, and Monk.

Monk’s Last Case.

Bitty Schram, Traylor Howard, Ted Levine, and Jason Gray-Stanford also star.

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Considered the conclusion to the beloved comedy crime-solving series, Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie sees the titular character return along with several other prominent cast members. In the film, Monk finds himself stuck in the middle of a big case directly related to his stepdaughter, preparing to marry.

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Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie