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By Marty Brown
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Violence, profanity in low-key Vince Vaughn comedic mystery.
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Bad Monkey
What's the Story?
BAD MONKEY follows former detective Andrew Yancey (Vince Vaughn) as he tries to find the story behind a severed arm dredged up from the ocean. The arm takes Yancey back and forth between the Florida Keys, Miami, and the Bahamas, as he stumbles into a plot involving a deceitful wife and a lot of money.
Is It Any Good?
Though this adaptation's comedic tone is familiar, it's the rare show where the familiarity is a selling point. Bad Monkey taps into a strain of comedy that includes everything from the recent Confess, Fletch to Shane Black's The Nice Guys and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang to the dear, departed series Terriers. The mystery is convoluted but breezy, and Vaughn is charming if you're into Vince Vaughn. The dialogue is sharp and occasionally even actually funny. It's not going to win any awards, but it might just be the perfect late-summer watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about detective stories. How is Bad Monkey similar to or different from other mystery series? How does Vince Vaughn's detective character compare to other detectives?
What is the mystery at the heart of the series? What are the clues? What do you think happened?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 14, 2024
- Cast : Vince Vaughn , Natalie Martinez , Ronald Peet
- Network : Apple TV
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : August 24, 2024
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