This article mentions suicide and self-harm.
If Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie 2 happens, the sequel can do many things that the first Monk the film was not delivered. Despite the title, Mr. Monk’s Last Case it wasn’t a definitive ending for Adrian Monk’s character. In fact, the reunion created a Monk sequel to the film in many ways. It should be noted that Monk 2 has not yet been confirmedbut there are enough stories and characters that a sequel could revisit. MonkThe procedural nature of means it shouldn’t be difficult to bring Adrian back for another adventure after all.
Monk was one of the most popular TV shows of the early 2000s and ran for eight seasons. Led by Tony Shalhoub, the cast of Monk reunited in 2020 for a web episode about the pandemic before reuniting again for the feature film. With so many TV shows returning for revivals or sequels, the possibility of Monk 2 happening should not be dismissed. However, the sequel would have to justify its existence from the first Monk The film was called “Mr. Monk’s Last Case”And deliver things that neither the show nor the feature film did.
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Monk 2 should give us lots of scenes between Adrian and Watson
Monk finally found his Watson
Considering that Adrian Monk was obviously inspired by Sherlock Holmes, we can say that both Sharona and Natalie were his “Watson”. However, at the end of Mr. Monk’s Last CaseAdrian has officially got his own Watson – a dog. While investigating the murder of Molly’s fiancé, Adrian found himself at a dog shelter that was somehow connected to the case. Natalie noticed that there was a dog that was “exactly like” Monk because he wouldn’t fit in with the rest of the puppies.
At the end of the film, Monk comes home to find the same dog walking around the house. He also finds a note from Natalie saying that she was the one who left the dog there and even gave him a name tag that said “Watson”. The idea of Adrian Monk taking care of a dog seems too fun not to happen on screen, especially since it looks Watson will now be Monk’s companion for life.
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Ambrose Monk should be in the Monk sequel
Adrian and Ambrose were supposed to reunite on screen
John Turturro’s Ambrose Monk was one of the series’ best characters, despite only appearing in three episodes. Adrian’s older brother shared many similarities with the series’ titular character, although neither liked to admit it. Ambrose suffered from OCD like Adrian, but he also suffered from agoraphobia, which is why he hadn’t left the house in decades. Ambrose and Adrian had a complicated relationship, but their scenes together were always amazing.
Ambrose Monk did not appear in Mr. Monk’s Last Casebut he was referenced in the film. When Adrian is writing goodbye letters to friends and family while contemplating the idea of taking his own life, one of the letters says “To Ambrose.” The film does not show the context of the letter and it is difficult to imagine what Adrian would have chosen as his final words to his brother. Without considering, one Monk the sequel would be the perfect opportunity to bring Turturro back as Ambrose.
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A new Monk movie wouldn’t be complete without Sharona
Sharona should return if Monk 2 happens
Bitty Schram is out Monk in season 3, after which Sharona would only return five years later for a guest appearance in season 8. Sharona wasn’t around for most of MonkShe remained one of the series’ most important characters and a fan favorite. One of the biggest questions leading up to the Monk The film was wondering if Sharona would participate, but it was later confirmed that she would not be included.
Mr. Monk’s Last Case Sharona references and even shows it in the opening sequence through a flashback of the Monk pilot. The film tells that Sharona, now married to Randy, was at home taking care of her grandson and was unable to attend the wedding. If a Monk If the sequel happens, the franchise will have one more chance to revisit Sharona, and it should take advantage of it. As big and nostalgic as Mr. Monk’s Last Case was, the meeting seemed incomplete without Sharona. This is why she should be included in a potential sequel somehow.
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Monk 2 should show Adrian working on police cold cases
There are still many cases left for Monk to solve
Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk MovieThe ending of was the perfect setting for a sequel. Adrian was retired at the beginning of the film and was having financial difficulties. Both the pandemic and the inability to help Molly with her wedding took their toll on Monk, which contributed to his suicidal thoughts throughout the film. However, at the end of the film, Monk decides to go back to work. At the beginning of the film, he was invited by the new Police Captain to stop by any time and take a look at the unsolved cases.
The police would refer to these cases as “Monk Files” – cases that everyone had already given up on and could only be solved by someone like Monk. Adrian initially declines the invitation, but the film ends with him deciding to resume his career after remembering all the people he helped. Even if none of these murders are the main case presented in a Monk sequence, It would be fun to have at least one montage where Adrian solves many of these forgotten cases.
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Monk 2 should take Adrian to a different country
A monk adventure abroad would be so much fun
Even getting another Monk film would be very exciting, the sequel would have to bring something different. Monk it was a very formulaic show, and many of the episodes felt the same. THE Monk the film wasn’t all that different from the series either, which is why a sequel should take Adrian’s character in a whole new direction. Have a Monk movie set in another country can be a lot of fun and lead to some hilarious situations.
One of the biggest differences between Mr. Monk’s Last Case and the original show was the budget the former compared to the latter. THE Monk the film was shot in a few different locations and felt bigger than the showwhich is why a sequel should continue this trend and take the story abroad. Not only would this make the sequel feel naturally bigger than its predecessor, but it would also ensure that Monk 2 it would be tonally different from the first film.
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A New Monk Movie Can’t Forget Adrian’s Mental Health
Adrian was in a better place at the end of the film
Given as a lot of Mr. Monk’s Last Case it was about Adrian’s mental health and as he has been dealing with the effects of the pandemic, a sequel cannot ignore this part of the character. Monk was a pioneer in addressing mental health on a major TV show without stigmatizing it, and it was no different with the film. In truth, Mr. Monk’s Last Case handled it in a way that even the show didn’t, showing that Adrian was struggling so much that he considered taking his own life.
Mr. Monk’s Last CaseAdrian’s story was heavy, but it ended on an uplifting note when Adrian realized all the good he had done in the world and how important he was not only to those around him, but to all the strangers he could help. This is something Monk 2 could continue to appear, especially if Adrian is no longer retired. Monk’s OCD symptoms worsened after the pandemic, but the film’s ending suggested he was back on the road to recovery.
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Monk 2 needs a better case than Mr. Monk’s last case.
Mr. Monk’s “Last Case” Was Disheartening
Arguably the worst thing about Mr. Monk’s Last Case was the case itself. After almost 15 years without seeing Adrian Monk use his detective skills, the fact that the film’s case was so simple was disappointing. It’s true that the film’s emotional stakes were very high, as Monk was dealing with family. Still, there were no problems or puzzles that were impossible to solve – everything was obvious from the opening sequence. Rick Eden was guilty and it shouldn’t take long for Monk to prove it.
A new Monk the film needs to have a case that does justice Monkbest episodes. This does not mean that Monk 2 fails to make his killer obvious – in fact, many Monk episodes would reveal the killer openly. However, there has to be something different in this case, something worth watching in a 90-minute film. Adrian Monk solved more than 100 cases in his careerand for something to be a challenge for him, it must be a very complicated case full of twists and turns.
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Monk 2 should give Adrian a definitive ending
Monk doesn’t need many sequels
Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie It didn’t end on a cliffhanger, but it left the door open for a sequel. From Monk going back to work to the dog, the film planted some seeds that could lead to a sequel. However, if a second film doesn’t happen, these elements will not be compensated. In an age where franchises come and go depending on their numbers, it’s important that stories have definitive conclusions. That’s why, if Monk 2 happens, it should give Adrian Monk a beautiful and definitive ending.
MonkThe series finale was virtually perfect and gave Adrian the ending he deserved. Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie “ruined” that happy ending to show that Adrian still had other challenges ahead. Still, it would be nice to finish Monk on the rise again with a film that gives the character another happy and fulfilling send-off.