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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters fans have said they had “goosebumps” watching the finale of the Godzilla spin-off. The epic final episode of Apple TV+’s monster series dropped on Friday (January 12), bringing to a close the latest chapter of the MonsterVerse franchise.
The 10-part series – from Legendary Pictures’ TV arm – forms part of the monster franchise that began with Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla and is set to continue with the upcoming Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Legacy of Monsters picks up after the events of the 2014 blockbuster which saw a thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that devastated San Francisco and revealed to the world that monsters are real.
The dramatic saga spans three generations and several continents tracking two siblings who follow in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organisation known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and down a rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (Kurt and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and more than half a century later when Monarch is threatened by what he knows.
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Legacy of Monsters is available to stream on Apple TV+, which can be joined for £8.99 a month. But by signing up today, members can watch the entire series without paying a penny thanks to Apple’s seven-day free trial.
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This gives access to Apple’s stellar film and TV library, which includes Peter Capaldi crime drama Criminal Record, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’ upcoming World War II epic Masters of the Air and Martin Scorsese’s neo-western Killers of the Flower Moon. Savvy shoppers can even get Apple TV+ free for three months thanks to a money-saving deal from Currys.
Kurt Russell in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV+)The tech retailer is offering its customers a free trial for up to three months with selected purchases and is also offering up to 30 percent off thousands of items as part of its New Year sale. Shoppers can currently save £400 on Samsung’s 50" Smart 4K UHD Neo QLED TV with Bixby and Alexa, plus get up to £225 off selected sound bars and Disney+ free for six months.
Legacy of Monsters boasts a mix of screen veterans and relative newcomers, including 80s icon Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt, who play the same character 50 years apart. The series has earned positive reviews and currently boasts a Certified Fresh 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics have praised the show’s human element and the performances of its cast – in particular those of the Russells – alongside its monstrous creatures and action set pieces that even casual MonsterVerse fans can enjoy. Since the final episode dropped, fans have taken to social media with high praise, with many calling for Apple TV+ to announce a second season.
Mari Yamamoto and Wyatt Russell in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV+)Writing on X – formerly Twitter – @DanyB44 said: “What a beautiful surprise Legacy of Monsters ended up being! I was hooked from the very beginning and [the] finale delivered on all fronts.”
@kryptoncaged said: “Legacy of Monsters finale was absolute perfection! This season was so good. The writing, the layers, the emotional stakes, the payoff, everything was peak! More of this please.”
@Tokyo_Joey said “What a fantastic final episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. I was surprised how emotional it was, with one scene in particular getting me all teary-eyed.”
@mikes_monsters said: “The Legacy of Monsters season finale made me cry about 47 times. Great stuff. Bring on season two!”
@pirate_atomsk said: “So when are we getting a season two for Legacy of Monsters cause we need one, asap.”
@DinoKaijuHorror: “Whoa, Legacy of Monsters got me with goosebumps and awe. I need a second season.”
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Click here to watch Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on Apple TV+. Alternatively, a host of new shows are available on streaming platforms including Amazon’s Prime Video and Disney+.