Bad Monkey
The shady side of paradise.
Created by Bill Lawrence
On Apple TV
A darkly comedic crime caper set in tropical Florida that balances murder investigation with absurdist humor and the surreal presence of a monkey.
A detective turned restaurant inspector in Southern Florida is pulled into a world of greed and corruption after a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing. And yes, there's a monkey.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is Bad Monkey sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Does Bad Monkey leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Bad Monkey easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Bad Monkey violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Bad Monkey scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Bad Monkey, and what each one shares →
Like Bad Monkey
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Bad Monkey
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Bad Monkey, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Bad Monkey, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Bad Monkey, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
