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Monk

TV Series • 2002 TV-14
⭐ 8.0/10 (4,263 on Trakt)
Year2002
Statusended
Seasons8
Runtime45 min/ep
NetworkUSA Network
CountryUS
Created by: Tony Shalhoub, Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan
"Obsessive. Compulsive. Detective."
Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.

What viewers say

Viewers love the lead performance as a brilliant detective with phobias and compulsions, the clever blend of comedy and mystery, the charming supporting characters and its relaxed, rewatchable feel. The common criticisms are that the weekly cases follow a formula, plot logic is sometimes stretched, the character's quirks grow more cartoonish over time, and the show felt more sitcom-like after a cast change. Some viewers with OCD feel the portrayal is stereotyped. Parents mention occasional violence, mild language and murder themes, and suggest it suits roughly 11 and up.

Best for: Viewers who like quirky, comforting detective comedies and don't mind a formula.

Summary of public viewer reviews, updated November 2026.

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📺 Where to Watch

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🎬 Watch Trailer

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🎭 Cast

Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk
Ted Levine as Leland Stottlemeyer
Jason Gray-Stanford as Randall Disher
Traylor Howard as Natalie Teeger
Bitty Schram as Sharona Fleming
Stanley Kamel as Charles Kroger
Emmy Clarke as Julie Teeger
Héctor Elizondo as Neven Bell
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