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ificandream

(10,509 posts)
1. It's a fantastic show.
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 03:36 PM
Sep 18

I’ve watched the whole series. It’s awesome. Didn’t care that much for the recent reunion movie, but the series is just wonderful.

Aristus

(68,328 posts)
3. My wife and I loved the show.
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 03:43 PM
Sep 18

But there were times when the character was so over-the-top prudish or squeamish that it seemed the writers forgot Monk was a seasoned homicide detective before his wife's death worsened his OCD. He sometimes seemed like a complete stranger to police work.

And man! Melora Hardin as the ghost of his wife?

MerrilyMerrily

(188 posts)
7. Yes!
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 03:52 PM
Sep 18

Wonderful show, but some things like prudishness, squeamishness, and CHEAPNESS got exaggerated over the years, past the point of being funny/quirky.

Judi Lynn

(162,374 posts)
5. I really hope you have antibacterial hand wipes with you before using the remote control.
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 03:48 PM
Sep 18

Who knows who may have been using that thing before you do!

Wiz Imp

(1,795 posts)
6. One of my all time Favorites
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 03:49 PM
Sep 18

Didn't start watching until about season 3 or 4. Once I finally broke down and watched an episode, I was hooked. Tony Shaloub was incredible as Monk. He took a character who by his very nature was incredibly annoying and made you love him and root for him. Totally deserved the multiple emmys he received for playing the role. The supporting cast was fantastic as well

FemDemERA

(404 posts)
10. Love that show! So entertaining, I can
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 05:33 PM
Sep 18

Watch episodes over and over! And every time I get the gas pump to stop exactly on the dollar, I say to myself “the Monk in me is happy”.

a kennedy

(32,069 posts)
11. He was a gawd in that show......a gawd. Really enjoyed all the other actors too....
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 07:55 PM
Sep 18

Just a great show.

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