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.
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.
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.
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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.
Monk’s Last Case.
Bitty Schram, Traylor Howard, Ted Levine, and Jason Gray-Stanford also star.
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.