Monarch

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 11, 2022
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 5 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 9, 2022
    60
    “Monarch” is a decidedly old-school, broadcast network prime-time sudser.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kristen Baldwin
    Sep 16, 2022
    58
    Monarch is an objectively mediocre show that is also undeniably watchable — just call it Smashville.
  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 23, 2022
    50
    Some of the twists you can see coming from the next state. ... Much more fun are the cameos by true country-music royalty. [26 Sep - 9 Oct 2022, p.4]
  5. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Tim Surette
    Sep 9, 2022
    45
    You feel like you're at a karaoke bar with an elaborate costume closet, or watching Glee: Y'all. What might keep viewers coming back is Monarch's commitment to stuffing each episode with ridiculously fast-paced drama.
  6. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Sep 12, 2022
    40
    “Monarch” doesn’t intent to reinvent the wheel, but rather simply to wrap the rich-family soap template in a slightly different package, garnished with an assortment of country standards, sequins and cowboy hats.

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  1. moth3
    Sep 18, 2022
    0
    I don't usually leave a review based on 1 episode, but it was just that bad. This show wants the viewer to care for their characters withoutI don't usually leave a review based on 1 episode, but it was just that bad. This show wants the viewer to care for their characters without doing any of the work. It throws us into a ridiculous storyline way too quickly. The accents are atrocious. I cannot believe they tricked so many great actors into working on such a mediocre show. It seems like they are just desperate to woo viewers of shows like "Nashville"/"Yellowstone"/"Dynasty" without doing any of the work it takes to make even a slightly watchable/enjoyable hour of television. This is bad.… Full Review »