The New Legends of Monkey
Created by Gerard Johnstone, Craig Irvin
A fantasy adventure blending mythological source material with contemporary sensibilities, following a ragtag team of gods and a girl through a quest to restore cosmic balance.
Follow a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world. Inspired by the 16th Century Chinese fable “Journey to the West.”
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- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Does The New Legends of Monkey leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The New Legends of Monkey violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is The New Legends of Monkey sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The New Legends of Monkey scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The New Legends of Monkey easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The New Legends of Monkey
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
