Monk

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Season 1
  • Network: USA
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 12, 2002
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 53
  3. Negative: 4 out of 53
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  1. shineonsunfish
    Nov 29, 2012
    3
    I kind of really hate this show. The detective drama is so overdone that you really need to do something different - apparently the creators of Monk felt like there was a real gap in mocking mental disorders, and so this show was born. Tony Shaloub does a great job as the title character, actually - he portrays his OCD as a mental disability blown out of proportion by the tragedy of hisI kind of really hate this show. The detective drama is so overdone that you really need to do something different - apparently the creators of Monk felt like there was a real gap in mocking mental disorders, and so this show was born. Tony Shaloub does a great job as the title character, actually - he portrays his OCD as a mental disability blown out of proportion by the tragedy of his wifes death, leaving him incapacitated for years before finally returning to his work as a brilliant police detective. Unfortunately, Monk lives in a world where no one else has ever heard of OCD, so we are treated to a lot of insensitive jokes and "Whaaaat? You Crazy, Monk" moments that wear thin about 15 minutes into the first episode. This is also one of those mysteries that blow the surprise in the cold open, so we always know who the murderer is right as the show starts, which I find very annoying. As I have sat through 5 seasons of this, I think it is safe to say that is is rather unimaginative and insensitive, but has a pretty good cast that redeems it. A little.… Expand
  2. thanaton
    May 14, 2014
    0
    I've watched Monk numerous times and it could never capture my interest, it was predictable, not very funny, not very entertaining and kinda boring at times, it's like law and order with a bad joke every 4 episodes.

    If you want a show like this but a good one Psych puts Monk to shame.

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best TV Season of 2002
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#4 Most Discussed TV Season of 2002
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#4 Most Shared TV Season of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Jun 27, 2013
    75
    This is probably not a clinically accurate portrayal of an OCD sufferer, but Shalhoub's gentle earnestness keeps it from being gimmicky.
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  2. Dallas Morning News
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jun 25, 2013
    91
    Splendidly cast and appealingly off-center, it's a genuine summertime gem. [7 July 2002, p.3]
  3. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    Jun 25, 2013
    60
    Shalhoub, who's a producer on the show, stamps his character with a wonderful mix of poignancy and humor. [7 July 2002, p.4]
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