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Monk (2002)

English · Drama / Comedy
★ 7.9 Solid 1,317 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 12 Jul 2002
Page updated 24 Sept 2026

Monk is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.

The verdict

Monk ranked near the top of that week's English series crop. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 1,317 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT.

Is it worth starting?

This is 8 seasons deep — English drama, leaning comedy. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.

Why
It rates 7.9/10 on 1,317 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
Skip if
you don't want to start something several seasons deep
Best for
A long run rather than a single sitting

Story

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.

Good to know

GenreDrama / Comedy
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Andy Breckman

Cast

Tony Shalhoub
Tony Shalhoub
Adrian Monk
Ted Levine
Ted Levine
Leland Stottlemeyer
Jason Gray-Stanford
Jason Gray-Stanford
Randall Disher
Traylor Howard
Traylor Howard
Natalie Teeger

Where to watch in Japan

U-NEXT

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
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Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.

Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is Monk worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.9/10 on audience ratings. This is 8 seasons deep — English drama, leaning comedy. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Where can I watch Monk?
You can stream Monk in Japan on U-NEXT.
What language is Monk in?
Monk is an English series (Drama / Comedy).
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