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Season 1 – Monarch

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Reigning King of Country Music Albie Roman, along with his insanely talented -- and tough as nails -- wife, Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman, have created a country music dynasty, but even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. When their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette "Nicky" Roman will stop at nothing to protect her family's legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom, alongside her brother Luke and sister Gigi.
Monarch — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Heavy on the clichés while disappointingly light on Susan Sarandon, this Monarch is a so-so successor to a lineage of soaps about families warring over their business empire.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 11/10/2022
The show is trying so very hard, but unfortunately it mistakes petty rivalry and rote machinations for juicy viewing. Go to Full Review Kristen Baldwin Entertainment Weekly 09/16/2022
C+
Featuring sibling rivalries, blackmail, infidelity, and wigs — oh, so many wigs! — 'Monarch' is an often-ridiculous mess, and God help me, I will watch every episode. Go to Full Review Heather Hogan Autostraddle 09/15/2022
Monarch is not some kind of prestige drama, despite the big names attached to it. It’s a flashy primetime soap that doesn’t make a lick of sense. And it knows that! And it leans into that! And that makes it deliciously watchable! Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 09/13/2022
A soap that’s all suds and no substance... Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 09/12/2022
It wants to be country-music Succession but it’s made for viewers who find Yellowstone too complicated to follow. Why Susan Sarandon agreed to be the Naomi Judd of the series, meanwhile, is a real headscratcher. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Zane T @ZaneThind Apr 17 It was not a bad show I'll say. Definitely could've been better and it definitely needed to finish its storylines because there were some major plot holes. I am realizing now though that Susan Sarandon was in it and I can't believe I missed that. See more Elias K @RT72279409 Mar 13 The Worst Show of 2022 See more NLT T @RT21950310 11/21/2022 Horrible acting. Boring story See more ryan f @ryan1227 11/09/2022 Everything about this show is totally aweful. The writing is terrible and cliche & the acting is just atrocious. I hope this show gets cancelled soon See more Dana S @RT70505770 10/06/2022 Terrible acting all around but what I most dislike is that they take existing hit songs and the actors sing them in the show as their own hit! In the show Nashville they sang original songs! Even Trace doesn't sing his own songs! I watch it as a comedy!! See more Read all reviews
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Melissa London Hilfers

Creator

Susan Sarandon

Dottie Cantrell Roman

Anna Friel

Nicolette "Nicky" Roman

Trace Adkins

Albie Roman

Joshua Sasse

Luke Roman

Beth Ditto

Gigi Tucker-Roman

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 2022 Stop at Nothing The heir to a country music dynasty fights to protect her family's legacy. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 2022 There Can Only Be One Queen The Romans rally together after tragedy strikes; Nicky and Gigi grow even more competitive when the press dub Gigi "The New Queen"; sparks fly between Nicky and Wade; Kayla discovers some shocking news. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 27, 2022 Show Them Who You Are, Baby Nicky learns of Clive's affair and is determined to turn the tables on him; Luke is told the devastating truth; Catt celebrates Ana's signing with a party at the Brambles. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 4, 2022 Not Our First Rodeo Nicky makes a bold decision as she races to find a new song to perform at the Roman Family Rodeo; Albie is signed by a new manager, which angers Luke. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 11, 2022 Death and Christmas The Romans move forward with their traditional family Christmas special; Clive blackmails Nicky; Nicky's publicist pushes her to go public with her romance with Wade; Ace and Ana go on a date; Albie is stunned to learn what Dottie did. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 18, 2022 The Night Of.. The Romans await the news of the Country Music Legacy Awards nominations; Nicky and Luke meet with district attorney "Uncle" Tripp DeWitt; Luke looks into Jamie's past; Albie learns of a new family connection. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 25, 2022 About Last Night The events leading up to the deadly night are revealed, leaving Albie to clean up a giant mess; Nicky tries to prove that she's good enough to headline a solo tour. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 8, 2022 The Crown Nicky confronts Catt; Gigi makes a splash at a press event; Ace and Ana get closer; Albie lies to Tripp to protect Nicky; Luke is concerned Jamie is getting too close to the Roman family. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 15, 2022 Confessions Nicky, Gigi and Luke discuss what they should do about Catt; Jamie pushes Albie to finish his album; Nicky blackmails Kayla; Ana is shocked when Catt confesses a secret. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 29, 2022 Mergers and Propositions Media mogul Skyler Samuels arrives in Austin with a proposal for Luke and the future of Monarch; Tripp gives Albie an ultimatum; Nicky is torn when Wade returns to town; Gigi grows suspicious of Kayla and Luke. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 6, 2022 The Last Dance An arrest is made in the murder; Albie is desperate for the family to come together; Jamie opens up about his past to Nicky; Kayla goes into early labor; Gigi airs the Romans' dirty laundry; Catt continues to oppose Ace and Ana's friendship. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Melissa London Hilfers
Executive Producer
Melissa London Hilfers, Michael Rauch, Gail Berman, Hend Baghdady, Jason Owen, Jon Harmon Feldman
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|V|L)
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 30, 2022