Reviewer Rating: 3.8/5.0
3.8
Welcome back to another gripping series about a tall, funny-looking man who uses his questionable humor to attract beautiful women. Also known as Bad Monkey.
I’m not saying this series is one formulaic cliche after another. I am actively typing with all my strength.
That said, Bad Monkeys is a genuinely fun show that has a lot going for it besides Vince Vaughn.
As one story develops alongside another, the series takes its time before the two intertwine.
While initially this was a questionable decision, it’s now becoming increasingly clear why this was the best route. The series could’ve fully fleshed out the main characters before things got crazy.
Still, I don’t know how much time Vince Vaughn would need to develop a character based on Vince Vaughn.
Vince Vaughn maintains tight control in every role he plays
It doesn’t take more than a few minutes of any of the first three episodes to see Vince playing himself.
Although I’ve never met the man, he plays the same wisecracking character whether he’s the lead or a supporting character.
From “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” to “Four Christmases” and “Wedding Crashers,” Vince Vaughn has always been a tall, funny guy who wasn’t afraid of physical comedy.
I’ve never seen Curb Your Enthusiasm so you guys will have to let me know if his character Freddy Funkhouser is the same as Vince Vaughn’s previous ones.
This isn’t the only trend that appears in every project of actors.
As joked at the beginning of this review, Vince Vaughn always succeeds in getting the most beautiful women.
Now, as the episode mentions, being “tall” is a highly valued characteristic in women, but it’s not the only attractive trait – and the story isn’t believable anyway.
First of all, Michelle Monaghan’s Bonnie Witt has been the subject of buzz surrounding Vaughn’s Yancey since the first episode of Bad Monkeys season 1.
When this character has no connection to any plot but appears randomly to tease Yancy, what purpose might she have?
It’s like her only role is to prove that Vince Vaughn’s character can find a lovely lady if he wants to. By extension, all men walking around will bleed from their butts.
I can relate to Bonnie because this character is as reliable as a lit candle in a strong wind.
But Rosa? Really? The gorgeous, strong-minded, smart coroner?
The hardest thing to understand is that she can’t find a viable man in all of Miami and the Keys. There are doctors and lawyers everywhere!
I don’t believe a former detective turned food police officer with unreliable transportation is her only option.
Bad Monkeys Can Have Deadly Consequences for Anyone Who Talks to Andrew Yancey
For a guy who had to rely on rides and bikes in between owning a car, he managed to cover a long distance.
Enough that whoever follows him will have to put in some serious mileage. It’s the only way everyone he meets will die.
I mean, Zach Braff didn’t stand a chance.
When the camera panned to his apartment, music blaring, and him staring in the direction of the camera, I knew he was done.
Zack must go home and keep counting the intern’s royalty checks!
Still, on a show like Bad Monkeys , he could always be brought back as the deceased character’s twin. This is your Florida.
Young woman joins one big happy family of federal felons
Speaking of coming back from the dead, I was surprised to see that Christopher was Mr. Stripling who was still alive.
I will say that when Yancey asked Zach Braff about the characters of Eve and her husband, I got a hint that these two might be the same person.
This meant Christopher had to work hard to hide his face, since the Islands were apparently only a forty-five-minute flight from Nassau.
That’s great to know for traveling, but it’s a bit of a writer’s block.
Especially since the character had the audacity to point a gun at locals while participating in a life insurance scam.
So what happens when Caitlin is thrown into a big twist?
Depending on the writers’ plans, she’ll either join or contact Yancey because of her faith.
If we learn anything from the Dragon Queen, it’s that there is no magic without faith.
Bad Monkey manages to tell a story where something and nothing always happen at the same time
One of the most interesting characters in Bad Monkeys is the Dragon Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith).
The character is wrapped in mystery and intrigue, sliding into her scenes as if she can see into the soul of everyone she meets.
Every word Miss Mambo said to Neville was in service to the Queen of the Island.
The way the story is set up is as if the writers and creators want the audience to be as skeptical of her as Neville is. It’s working.
I know the character isn’t real, but the performance is so good I don’t dare criticize her.
If her curse were real, it would be wonderful entertainment.
Lord knows Neville has no doubt paid for some fireworks by this point.
If the curse is meant to bring Yancey and Neville together, it’s going to take a lot harder than Driggs did.
The monkey was unlikely to be the deciding factor between Yancey and Neville. Too lazy.
For a series called “Bad Monkey,” the writers didn’t make an effort to make it relevant to the story.
In addition to examining a questionable plot, Bad Monkey is a fun casual watch.
It does a great job of keeping the pace even when nothing actually happens.
Thankfully, we’re past the show’s “world development” stage and can continue discussing the Apple TV+ series.
As the show progresses, viewers will see gunfire and bad guys fighting.
In short, Bad Monkey is a series where something is always happening and nothing is happening at the same time.
So grab a cold beer from the fridge and enjoy a wild ride as a restaurant inspector who oversees more than just the food!
Are you shocked that Christopher and Eve’s husband are the same person?
What do you think will bring Yancey and Neville together in the end?
Let us know in the comments below and join me again as I review the next episode of Bad Monkey!
