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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Outside of one big change, much is the same on season seven of this hit show. Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) is still obsessive, compulsive, and phobic. But he is still able to consult for the SFPD and help old friends Randy Disher (Jason Gray-Stanford) and Leland Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine) solve difficult cases thanks to the help of his assistant Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard).
What has changed is his psychiatrist. After the death of actor Stanley Kamel, Dr. Kroger was also killed off, giving us a great case for the first episode. Monk is desperate to get away from a song that reminds him of Dr. Kroger, so he buys a house, only to find out about a mysterious death that took place there. Joining the cast in that episode is Hector Elizondo as Monk's new doctor, Dr. Bell.
From there, things settle down to normal. Or as normal as you can have it for Monk. Monk and Natalie get trapped on a submarine. Monk takes on a chess master who might have committed the perfect crime. Stottlemeyer witnesses a miracle and becomes a religious monk. Monk makes friends with his neighbor, only to find she's a murder suspect. In the only development relating to Trudy's murder, Monk attempts to keep the parking garage where she died from being turned into a park.
And I have to mention my favorite episode of the season. The special 100th episode is full of fun. Yes, Monk solves a new case. But the episode also features appearances by quite a few people we've met over the course of the show so far. It was very funny and a very clever way to mark the momentous occasion.
Unfortunately, this season is as uneven as the previous season was. Yes, I still enjoyed it. But the comedy and tender moments aren't as natural or real as they have been in previous seasons. Actually, the first half started strong. It was the second half where things fell into predictable molds once again. The writers seem to be running out of steam and going for the cheap laugh over the real character moments that make this show for me. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed the season. It just wasn't as strong as it could have been.
The show is slipping from its peak, which makes me happy that this was the penultimate season. It's still good, but it has been better.
What has changed is his psychiatrist. After the death of actor Stanley Kamel, Dr. Kroger was also killed off, giving us a great case for the first episode. Monk is desperate to get away from a song that reminds him of Dr. Kroger, so he buys a house, only to find out about a mysterious death that took place there. Joining the cast in that episode is Hector Elizondo as Monk's new doctor, Dr. Bell.
From there, things settle down to normal. Or as normal as you can have it for Monk. Monk and Natalie get trapped on a submarine. Monk takes on a chess master who might have committed the perfect crime. Stottlemeyer witnesses a miracle and becomes a religious monk. Monk makes friends with his neighbor, only to find she's a murder suspect. In the only development relating to Trudy's murder, Monk attempts to keep the parking garage where she died from being turned into a park.
And I have to mention my favorite episode of the season. The special 100th episode is full of fun. Yes, Monk solves a new case. But the episode also features appearances by quite a few people we've met over the course of the show so far. It was very funny and a very clever way to mark the momentous occasion.
Unfortunately, this season is as uneven as the previous season was. Yes, I still enjoyed it. But the comedy and tender moments aren't as natural or real as they have been in previous seasons. Actually, the first half started strong. It was the second half where things fell into predictable molds once again. The writers seem to be running out of steam and going for the cheap laugh over the real character moments that make this show for me. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed the season. It just wasn't as strong as it could have been.
The show is slipping from its peak, which makes me happy that this was the penultimate season. It's still good, but it has been better.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This was an awkward season in some ways - not least for the sad challenge of having to replace the character of Monk's long-suffering psychiatrist - but, although the episodes are uneven, the general standard is still high, and the leading performance is so wonderfully clever and funny and sometimes moving that any quibbles are put to one side. If you love the show, you will want this.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This penultimate season should have been released last year (2009), instead we get a release date of early April 2010, then it is rescheduled for 7th June, now, rumour has it, it is being delayed again until 23rd August. WHY!!! When so many substandard programmes are released quickly, why do we have to wait (and wait and wait...) for this quality release. Come on, let's get a fixed date - preferably this century!
Oh, the series... An excellent show about a OCD detective, brilliant in a Columbo sort of way, but different enough to be original. Good scripts and good actors. Well worth viewing - if it ever gets released. 01 April 2010
Oh, the series... An excellent show about a OCD detective, brilliant in a Columbo sort of way, but different enough to be original. Good scripts and good actors. Well worth viewing - if it ever gets released. 01 April 2010
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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great tv show , enjoyable rite from season 1 to season 8 . great service too and so so so cheap thanks again
Published 4 months ago by Mr. A. A. Seely
very good
I love Monk and his weirness and I like following the stream of his strange resoning.The price was excellent and thus I could complete my Monk series.
Published 5 months ago by lafleur
Monk series 7
Excellent selection of stories from a series that has matured into classic status, all the characters have developed their idiosyncrasies and play of each other well. Read more
Published 6 months ago by bluffcove
Monk + 7 = Monk Season 7
What a good series, pity number 8 isn't out for a while. This series captures Monk in a whole new light to the other series', showing that he can fight his phobias if he really... Read more
Published 15 months ago by DanWDan
Fast Delivery - A wonderful show as ever
The product arrived fairly quickly, I definatly did not have to chase. As for the show, so many people have written reviews which tell you what a great show this is. Read more
Published 15 months ago by C. Giles
No extras?
Lovely show, and some fine moments, but what a disappointment that this season's DVD set appears to lack any 'extras'. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. John M. Harding
Excellent Series
A really excellent series it is a great pity that series 8 is going to be the very last one made.
Published 16 months ago by D. J. Burgess
Amazing
He's the best - what an amazing actor, love the series.. Can't wait for Series 8, hurray up. :)
Published 17 months ago by M. Wusche
Monk season 7
Tony Shaloub gives another great proformance in this season of Monk. I'm a big fan of the show and have seasons 1-7 on dvd. Can't wait for season 8 on europian format dvd, pal. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Fuzzbucket
monk S 7
More well known actors star in this series, some stories more predictable than before but some still entertain in the usual vein as before
Published 18 months ago by Mr. D. W. Lord
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