Bad Monkey
Seen it?2024 | 2 seasons | Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A detective turned restaurant inspector in Southern Florida is pulled into a world of greed and corruption after a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing. And yes, there's a monkey.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12024 · 10 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 22026 · 10 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Bill Lawrence
- Vince VaughnAndrew Yancy
- Natalie MartinezDr. Rosa Campensino
- John OrtizRogelio 'Ro' Burton
- Charlotte LawrenceCaitlin Stripling
- John MalkovichSpencer
- Yvonne StrahovskiDelaney
- Zavior PhillipsEddie