One of the most beloved crime procedural shows of the 2000s is due for a reboot, and the timing couldn’t be better for a new Monk show. Monk followed Adrian Monk, an eccentric detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder and a fear of germs. Though he retired after the death of his wife, Adrian still used his brilliant mind to help the San Francisco police solve cases as a private detective. A new movie, Mr. Monk’s Last Case, showed that Adrian can still solve even the most complex crimes, and sparked hope for a reboot show.
Adrian’s investigative skills, paired with Tony Shalhoub’s stellar performance in the role, made Monk one of the best detective series on Amazon Prime Video and one of the most beloved crime shows of the decade. Adrian took down more than a few memorable criminals in Monk, but there are still more mysteries to solve. While Mr. Monk’s Last Case may get a sequel, Adrian could also return in a reboot show, and the timing for it is perfect.
Why Now Is The Perfect Time For A Monk Reboot
Monk has seen a revival thanks to a few recent developments, and the momentum could be enough to inspire a reboot. Monk is coming to Netflix on February 5, which will bring it to a wider audience and could set it up to replicate Suits‘ streaming success, which was also a USA network show. Adrian also began investigating again in Mr. Monk’s Last Case, which showed that there are more than enough cases left to keep him occupied. These indicate that the Monk series is still doing well, and the success of its network could also contribute to a new show’s prospects. USA is making new original shows again, and Monk could be a perfect choice for one of its first projects.
How A New Monk TV Show Can Work After The Last Case Movie
One of the biggest hurdles a reboot show would have needed to overcome would have been giving a satisfying reason for Adrian’s return to crime fighting, which the movie already solved. Mr. Monk’s Last Case set up a revival for the series and left the door open for Adrian to investigate more mysteries in the future. The ending of Mr. Monk’s Last Case saw Adrian open to the idea of taking on cold cases and gave him a dog that could force him out of retirement to care for. A reboot show could be a direct continuation of the movie, and show Adrian working with his old friends again to solve cases deemed unsolvable.
The stars seem to be aligning for Monk, and USA could capitalize on its recent success by creating a reboot show. Monk is a beloved series, and one that viewers would love to see more of. Adrian had already returned to crime fighting in Mr. Monk’s Last Case, and despite the title, he could continue that trend. Everything that Monk has going for it also comes at a time when the mystery genre is experiencing a revival in popularity, which only helps the potential reboot’s chances. A new Monk show could be exceptional, and now may be the best possible time for it to become a reality.
Monk
- Release Date
- July 12, 2002
- Seasons
- 8
- Network
- USA
- Streaming Service(s)
- Peacock , Prime Video
