Adrian Monk's publisher reads his extensive manuscript and cancels Monk's book deal. She tells Monk to return his advance, and he panics. Monk's stepdaughter, Molly, took care of Monk during the pandemic. And in exchange, he would pay for her wedding. Now, he has to tell Molly he can't offer her a lavish nuptial. Monk leaves the publisher's office and looks out a window. He considers ending his life as he unlocks it, but Trudy stops him.
Monk and Molly wait at the airport for Natalie and Randy to arrive. He stands with a sign that warns them the wedding is off. Molly assures him that she is happy with a small backyard wedding. Monk is upset with Natalie and Randy for leaving him. Natalie left Monk because Steven got transferred to Atlanta. Sheriff Randy doesn't understand why Monk is unhappy because Monk told him to go. He is a proud stepgrandfather to Benjy's first child. They ignore Monk's sign and congratulate Molly. Molly pulls Natalie aside and warns her that Monk is worse. He was better after solving Trudy's case. But the pandemic set him back. She thinks working will help, but Monk refuses to take on new cases.
The day before the wedding, Molly's fiancé, reporter Griffin, measures his bungee cord for his semi-annual jump. Molly doesn't understand why he will do this the day before, but she accepts her daredevil lifestyle. She accompanies Griffin to the jump point but doesn't watch. Molly hears spectators cheering, then screaming. She runs to check. Someone tells her Griffin's cord was 6 feet too long. Griffin is dead.
A week later, Monk, Natalie, and Randy attend the coroner's ruling with Molly. The coroner rules Griffin's passing as death by misadventure. Molly doesn't believe it. Griffin meticulously measured his gear. Also, someone threatened Griffin recently. He interviewed the wealthiest man in the world, Rick Eden. Griffin had evidence that Rick killed his partner to inherit his half of Eden Industries. Rick offered Griffin his dream job, but Griffin didn't take it. Then, Rick threatened Griffin's life. Molly knows Rick did this but needs Monk to leave retirement and prove it. Monk is on the case. You'll thank him later.
Dear Monkaphiles, are you ready to have your minds blown and hearts melted? This movie covers it all. The characters update the audience on their current status and life after the pandemic. The movie returns to the first episode as the publisher reads Monk's manuscript. You laugh at details that only Monk can remember. However, your heart breaks because Monk is counting down to the end. He doesn't want to take more cases because he won't be here. For him, this is candidly his last case. Fans will get the hand gestures, ticks, and 'here's what happened' that we love. Also, the antagonist is a cross between the astronaut and the chess prodigy. The conclusion is satisfying, respects the fans, and expresses Monk's importance. The post-credit scene gives this modern-day Sherlock Holmes the Watson he needs (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). You will want to watch this movie again and again.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
Adrian, what are you doing - Trudy
The wedding is off - Monk
Please be happy for me - Natalie
No, I'm here for the wedding - Randy
Does he know that - Griffin
My wife says it's as close to heaven as I'm ever going to get - Rick
I need a drink - Molly
It's not for you - Dr. Bell
You're on your own - Leland
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