...like jokes that repeat themselves ten times over losing all degree of humor or reality along the way. I love Monk but that bit with the jackhammer and Monk not being able to finish his sentence was incredibly painful. The Captain also just staring at Monk and not saying anything despite the obviousness of what Monk is trying to say, "I guess I don't really have a choice" was ridiculous and unfortunately not in a funny way. Conversely, Monk engaging in some of the other uniqueness of NYC like the subway and the street preachers is pretty hilarious.
I liked this episode overall and the 'fish out of water' play with Monk in NYC is mostly good. Sharona's hair is really something even for the early 2000s. I thought they might mellow it out a bit as the show went on but it just keeps getting bigger and curlier. I'm watching the episodes in order in 2024 so it may be unfair to reflect on the fashion of the time and Bitty Schramm is wonderful as Monk's assistant.
I liked this episode overall and the 'fish out of water' play with Monk in NYC is mostly good. Sharona's hair is really something even for the early 2000s. I thought they might mellow it out a bit as the show went on but it just keeps getting bigger and curlier. I'm watching the episodes in order in 2024 so it may be unfair to reflect on the fashion of the time and Bitty Schramm is wonderful as Monk's assistant.