The New Legends of Monkey 2018
What is The New Legends of Monkey?
The New Legends of Monkey is a television series that draws inspiration from the sixteenth-century Chinese fable titled Journey to the West. The narrative centers on a teenage girl who joins forces with a trio of fallen gods.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 28, 2018
- Last aired
- Aug 7, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- NZ, AU
- Networks
- TVNZ 1, ABC Me, Netflix
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The New Legends of Monkey is a television series that draws inspiration from the sixteenth-century Chinese fable titled Journey to the West. The narrative centers on a teenage girl who joins forces with a trio of fallen gods. Together, this group embarks on a perilous journey across their world. Their primary objective is to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos that has taken hold of the land. By confronting these threats, the characters seek to restore balance to their world. The series documents the challenges faced by this unlikely alliance as they navigate their dangerous quest. By drawing upon classic literary foundations, the show explores themes of restoration and conflict within a fantasy setting. The story focuses on the collective efforts of the girl and her companions as they work to overcome the forces of darkness and secure a future for their realm. The production remains focused on the central mission of the protagonists throughout their travels.
Should you watch it?
“A teen teams with fallen gods to end a demonic reign and restore balance.”
- Dynamic trio of gods brings mythic flair
- Blend of action, comedy, and fantasy appeals broadly
- TV-PG rating makes it family‑friendly
- Relies heavily on its source material, which may feel familiar to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced mythic adventures with humor and a youthful lead.
The series is rated TV‑PG, offering action and comedy suitable for older children and family viewing.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Hope Must Never Die Mytharc Jan 28, 2018
- E2 The Edge Of Nowhere Core Jan 28, 2018
- E3 The Journey Begins Core Jan 28, 2018
- E4 The Monkey King Returns Core Jan 29, 2018
- E5 The Breaking Ground Core Jan 30, 2018
- E6 A Crown Does Not Make You Core Jan 31, 2018
- E7 Until I Met You Core Feb 1, 2018
- E8 A Part Of You That's Missing Core Feb 2, 2018
- E9 In Search Of Tripitaka Mytharc Feb 3, 2018
- E10 A Hero To Save Us All Mytharc Feb 4, 2018
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Graveyard of the Gods Mytharc Aug 7, 2020
- E2 Quest for Knowledge Core Aug 7, 2020
- E3 Village of Lost Children Core Aug 7, 2020
- E4 Puppet Master Mytharc Aug 7, 2020
- E5 Finding Paradise Core Aug 7, 2020
- E6 Gladiators Core Aug 7, 2020
- E7 Masterchef Core Aug 7, 2020
- E8 The Real Tripitaka Core Aug 7, 2020
- E9 The Spider Web Mytharc Aug 7, 2020
- E10 Shadow Boxing Mytharc Aug 7, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
It follows a teenage girl and three fallen gods on a perilous journey to end a demonic reign and restore balance, inspired by Journey to the West.
Who plays the character Monkey?
Chai Hansen portrays Monkey in the series.
What genres does the series combine?
It mixes sci‑fi & fantasy, action & adventure, comedy, and drama.
What is the series' content rating?
The series carries a TV‑PG rating.
Is the series based on an existing story?
Yes, it is inspired by the 16th‑century Chinese fable Journey to the West.
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