Our family discovered Monk late (a year or so ago) and started watching it on DVD. This past season (the final season) we recorded on our DVR and just got to the finale tonight. It was very bittersweet. I loved this show!
What's not to love about an OCD, germaphobic detective? That thing he did with his hands, the wipes, his little sayings... It was a masterpiece!
We loved the characters: Randy Disher, Captain Stottlemyer, Harold the rival nutcase - There were some really great characters on the show. I have to say I liked Natalie more than Sharona (she dressed way too trampy!) but I preferred Dr. Kroger over Dr. Bell.
Monk's devotion to his wife's memory and the tenderness he felt for her was always moving. I wish more marriages were portrayed that way on T.V.
Now here's the thing: What I loved most about Monk was he provided Donna, Chase and I a lot of laughs (Robin wasn't a fan). We're definitely going to miss him! I guess you might say the show was a gift... and a curse.
