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Monsterverse’s new flagship show might be stumbling a little in its latter half, but this week’s episode was an action-packed thriller.
In episode 8, Bill’s eccentric theory of an underground Titan world gained fuel, and we saw some bombastic action. Will episode 9 dive deeper into this unexplored world? Let’s discuss what we can expect to see!
1. Episode 9 Synopsis/Speculation
Let’s start with the iconic trio of the 1950s. In next week’s episode, Lee, Keiko, and Bill will convince General Puckett to fund Monarch and keep the organization running.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — Official Trailer | Apple TV+
The fearless trio will do everything to track down more Titans to prove that monsters exist. The next episode might show another set of monsters discovered by them. Will they be MUTO eggs? Or perhaps a dormant Methuselah? We are sure they will find something titanic to convince Puckett to keep Monarch well-funded.
Meanwhile, in present times, May, Lee, and Cate will be hurled into the portal and transported to the Hollow Earth. What surprises does that world hide? Will they discover more unspeakable monsters? Perhaps Alpha Titans like Ghidora? Or the fire demon Rodan?
Moreover, can Monarch save them and bring the trio back to the real world before it is too late?
2. Episode 9 Release Date
The ninth episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will be available on Friday, January 5, 2023.
I. Is the series on a break?
No, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is not on a break and will continue according to schedule.
3. Series Schedule
No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date 1 “Aftermath” Matt Shakman Chris Black November 17, 2023 2 “Departure” Matt Shakman Chris Black November 17, 2023 3 “Secrets and Lies” Julian Holmes Andrew Colville November 22, 2023 4 “Parallels and Interiors” Julian Holmes Milla Bell-Hart December 1, 2023 5 “The Way Out” Mairzee Almas Amanda Overton December 8, 2023 6 “Terrifying Miracles” TBA Karl Taro Greenfeld December 15, 2023 7 “Will the Real May Please Stand Up?” TBA Mariko Tamaki December 22, 2023 8 Birthright TBA Al Letson December 29, 2023 9 Axis Mundi TBA Matt Fraction January 5, 2024 10 Beyond Logic TBA Chris Black January 12, 2024
4. Where to Watch Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Watch Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on:
Bill, Keiko and Lee | Source: IMDb
In this week’s episode, Shaw and Duvall visit the Kazakh power plant years after Miura’s death. However, Cate, Kentaro, Tim, and May follow them, and the two groups face off inside the facility.
Shaw confides in Cate that he wants to help Godzilla maintain the balance by isolating the Hollow Earth from the surface world. Just when Shaw sets up bombs around a portal to the Hollow Earth, a monstrous Endoswarmer shows up. The four of them and the Endoswarmer plunge into the portal just before it blows up.
Back in 1955, Monarch’s new boss, Lt. Hatch, has severe doubts about Shaw, Miura, and Randa’s proof of the Titans’ existence.
The trio realizes that Monarch is in perilous danger of being shut down, so they decide to take the ultimate step.
Randa figures that the Titans use the Hollow Earth to hide from humanity. They decide to visit the Hollow Earth and collect evidence as a last resort to save Monarch.
6. About Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is an American monster television series created by Chris Black and developed by Black and Matt Fraction for the streaming service Apple TV+ based on Godzilla by Toho Co., Ltd. It is the sixth installment and the second television series in the MonsterVerse franchise.
The series follows members of the organization Monarch as they encounter Godzilla and other monsters, known as “Titans,” over a half-century, following the events of Godzilla (2014). Black serves as a showrunner.
The series stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski, alongside Wyatt Russell and Kurt Russell in the shared role of Lee Shaw. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters premiered on Apple TV+ on November 17, 2023, to positive reviews from critics.