In all the shows I've ever watched, there has never been a titular character as distasteful as Adrian Monk. He is wholly odious, loathsome, and wildly selfish, to the detriment of everyone around him. He is constantly weak, scared, and behaves like a petulant child, his only redeeming trait being his Sherlock-like ability to solve crimes, which is largely what keeps the show interesting, The writers do a great job on the mechanics of the cases and most of the episodes are compelling because of it.
The secondary characters are fascinating, well fleshed out, and likable. Frank Levine's portrayal of Captain Leland Stottlemeyer is perhaps the best written and acted character in the show, and is easy to root for.
I've watched through the first five seasons thus far, so the show is definitely worth a peek. Just know that you may hate Tony Shalhoub for a while after watching.
The secondary characters are fascinating, well fleshed out, and likable. Frank Levine's portrayal of Captain Leland Stottlemeyer is perhaps the best written and acted character in the show, and is easy to root for.
I've watched through the first five seasons thus far, so the show is definitely worth a peek. Just know that you may hate Tony Shalhoub for a while after watching.
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