"Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," a new series on Apple TV+, brings a story of family heritage, mysterious organizations and of course, monsters. With an interesting cast that includes Kurt and Wyatt Russell, the series promises dynastic drama with a touch of spectacular battles with titanic monsters.
Series "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" it is Apple TV+ continuation of the successful franchise o Godzilla and To King Kong, which stars Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt Russell as the same character in different time periods. The story follows two timelines, one in modern times tied to the end of the 2014 movie “Godzilla” and the other in the 1950s. In the contemporary story, Cate (Anna Sawai), in search of information about her missing father, travels to Japan, where she discovers her half-brother Kentaro (Ren Watabe). Together with their co-star May (Kiersey Clemons), they embark on a global journey to discover their father's legacy and learn more about the mysterious organization Monarch.
The series tries to combine the history of monsters with family secrets and dark plots. Critics point out that the series contains moments of tense action, but the concept could work better in film form, as ten episodes may be too much for a drawn-out story. The focus is on human relationships, but they aren't as interesting as the series was trying to be. For each newly discovered fact, a door opens that reveals confusing details and offers little more than typical cliffhangers.
The series centers on Kurt and Wyatt Russell, who play the same character at different stages of their lives. Their acting is praised, but the series suffers from too many characters and too many plots, making it difficult to follow the action. Although monsters are a key element of the “Monsterverse”, the series does not have enough of them and the focus is on human relationships, which are not as interesting as the series strives to be.
Generally "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” raises interesting questions about family secrets and complicated relationships, and what it means to be human in a world where monsters exist. Despite its lack of cohesion and some narrative flaws, the series offers enough elements to appeal to fans of the genre and those who appreciate the game Russell's.
