The New Legends of Monkey
Seen it?2018 | 2 seasons | 23 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and a quick end and a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 8 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Follow a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world. Inspired by the 16th Century Chinese fable “Journey to the West.”
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12018 · 10 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
Season 22020 · 10 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Craig Irvin, Gerard Johnstone
- Chai HansenMonkey
- Luciane BuchananTripitaka
- Josh ThomsonPigsy
- Emilie CocquerelSandy
- Natasha DanielMothrax