Brilliant storytelling from start to finish. Not only does the writing of this episode develop the series further, it subtly showcases how carefully Simon Baker's titular character chooses his words and actions. Baker is masterful in his portrayal. Tunney does what she does best in her role as Lisbon, attempting to catch the bad guy by-the-book, yet offers a more intuitive side of her character as she embraces Jane's methods. Throughout the episode the audience is led to believe that who we suspect is the true villain, however we, like Jane, are felt unsatisfied as the investigation proceeds, only to be rewarded in the end. It takes true talent to make a show as great as this.
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The Perfect Monk Finale
10 December 2023
Everyone involved in this project should be very proud of themselves. As a longtime fan of Monk, the series, I could not have asked for a better story to cap off the defective detective's tremendous tale. I laughed. I cried. It was cathartic seeing old faces return and good to know how other favorites were doing off-screen. The film is a love letter to Monk and also to the fans for their loyalty. Not a beat was missed. Every joke lands while still delivering those emotional moments from Monk that resonate the core message of the character: Love conquers fear. It truly is a jungle out there, and we can all learn a lot about courage from the characters. I definitely recommend this film and the series that came before. You'll thank me later.
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