The future of the Monk universes receives a hopeful update from the NBC network. Running from 2006 to 2014, Psych follows Shawn Spencer (James Roday Rodriguez) and his childhood best friend Gus (Dule Hill) as they open up a psychic detective business to help the Santa Barbara Police Department solve cases. Monk, which ran from 2002 to 2009, is a police procedural comedy drama that follows former homicide detective Adrianne Monk (Tony Shalhoub) as he continues to solve crime.
According to Deadline's report about a Royal Pains reboot, there have been discussions about further exploring the Psych and Monk universes. These discussions are taking place following the streaming successes of Peacock's Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, Psych 3: This Is Gus, and Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie. It is unconfirmed at this time whether that means more movies, another series, or a different storytelling approach.
What This Means For The Monk And Psych Universes
Monk And Psych Reboots Might Continue
Released in 2023, the darker Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie sees the fan-favorite detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder returning to what he does best by solving a very personal case after his stepdaughter Molly's fiancé died in an accident. Not only does the movie feature the return of many original cast , but it has a very high fan satisfaction rate, with many praising it as an extended episode of the beloved TV show. Shaulhoub previously teased that creator Andy Beckman was interested in exploring another chapter.
20 Best Monk Episodes, Ranked
Monk had numerous beloved and brilliant episodes over its 8 seasons. Many received critical acclaim and even earned the show several accolades.
According to Timothy Omundson, who plays Carlton Lassiter in the Psych universe, a fourth Psych movie might be coming. In 2024, the actor offered an update, sharing that the script was ready to go and just waiting for Peacock's greenlight. Similarly, Rodriguez has shared similar comments, expressing his excitement about the project, explaining that it was up to the streamer whether to pursue a fourth movie.
Our Take On Monk And Psych Universe Expansion
We Can't Wait For Psych 4 And Another Monk Movie
The update is definitely good news for Psych fans, who have been waiting for a fourth movie. With the resurgence of interest in popular shows from the 2000s, reboots are happening, which means Psych 4 might finally receive a green light after being teased for so long.
Another Monk movie also sounds like a treat for fans. Even eight seasons and one movie later, it still feels like there's always room for more of Tony Shalhoub's detective. Both Monk and Psych have successfully created interesting characters that fans have been investing in for years, and a formula of really great storytelling that makes every episode and project full of surprises and fun. Hopefully, there will be more good news coming soon.
Source: Deadline
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Shawn Spencer happens to possess some uncanny powers of observation thanks to his father, Henry, a former police officer who taught his son to even the smallest details of his surroundings. When Shawn is accused of committing a crime that he actually solved, he convinces the cops that he's a psychic -- and with the reluctant help of his best friend, Gus, Shawn starts solving cases for a skeptical but increasingly impressed police force.
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Monk
- Release Date
- 2002 - 2009-00-00
- Network
- USA
- Directors
- Randy Zisk, Jerry Levine
WHERE TO WATCH
StreamingBUYStarring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, Monk follows the titular detective, a private investigator with OCD who helps solve crimes with the San Francisco Police. On the side, he also investigates the death of his wife, who was killed by a car bomb. Bitty Schram, Traylor Howard, Ted Levine, and Jason Gray-Stanford also star.
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