Monarch: Season 1

2022

Created by Melissa London Hilfers
31%
29%
11 episodes
Drama
Music

Susan Sarandon leads this country music drama as the reigning queen of The Romans, America’s first family of country music.... More

Susan Sarandon leads this country music drama as the reigning queen of The Romans, America’s first family of country music. While their name is synonymous with honesty, the very foundation of their success is a lie. When their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, Nicky Roman, the heir to the crown, already battling an industry stacked against her, will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy.

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Where to watch Monarch: Season 1

Monarch: Season 1 is available to stream in New Zealand... More now on TVNZ+.

Monarch: Season 1 episodes

Stop at Nothing

When dangerous truths bubble to the surface threatening the Roman... More family's reign as country royalty, Nicky Roman — the heir to the crown — will stop at nothing to protect her legacy.

There Can Only Be One Queen

The Romans rally together after tragedy strikes; Nicky and Gigi... More grow even more competitive when the press dub Gigi "The New Queen"; sparks fly between Nicky and Wade; Kayla discovers some shocking news.

Show Them Who You Are, Baby

As Nicky prepares to perform at the "Queens of Country"... More concert, she learns of Clive's affair and is determined to turn the tables on him. Meanwhile, Luke is told the devastating truth from Nicky; Catt celebrates Ana's signing with Monarch with a party at the Brambles, where Ana and Ace connect.

Not Our First Rodeo

Nicky makes a bold decision as she races to find... More a new song to perform at the Roman Family Rodeo. Meanwhile, Albie is signed by a new manager, Jamie Burke, angering Luke.

Death & Christmas

The Romans move forward with their traditional Family Christmas special.... More Clive blackmails Nicky, and Nicky's publicist pushes her to go public with her romance with Wade. Meanwhile, Ace and Ana go on a date, Gigi rebels and Albie is stunned to learn what Dottie did.

The Night Of…

The Romans await the news of the Country Music Legacy... More Awards nominations, Nicky and Luke meet with District Attorney “Uncle” Tripp DeWitt. Meanwhile, Luke looks into Jamie’s past and Albie learns of a new family connection.

About Last Night

The events leading up to the deadly night are revealed,... More as is the victim, leaving Albie to clean up a giant mess. Meanwhile, several weeks later, Nicky still tries to prove that she's good enough to headline a solo tour.

The Crown

Nicky confronts Catt and preps Tatum for her Deb Ball;... More Gigi makes a splash at a press event; Ace and Ana get closer; Albie lies to Tripp to protect Nicky and Luke is concerned Jamie is getting too close to the Roman family.

Confessions

Nicky, Gigi and Luke discuss what they should do about... More Catt; Jamie pushes Albie to finish his album; Nicky blackmails Kayla; Ana is shocked when Catt confesses a secret.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Media Mogul Skyler Samuels arrives in Austin with a proposal... More 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; Ace and Ana go viral when with a performance.

The Last Dance

An arrest is made in the murder; Albie is desperate... More 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 to Skyler and Catt continues to oppose Ace and Ana's friendship. Season finale.

Monarch: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

31_%13 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
29_%32 reviews
Audience score rating

"Like a good country song, Monarch has already figured out how to keep us coming back."

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Vulture

"The series is guilty pleasure TV hiding in prestige clothing and backed by a cast that can really sing."

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Independent

"A lot happens every hour, which is a handy way of helping its audience forget that there's no real character development going on."

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TV Guide

"(It's) like one of those sanitised, country-rock, overproduced chart-toppers. Catchy and slick, more about the toe-tapping and the easy hooks than true heart."

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Chicago Sun-Times

"The show... turns into a familiar family drama, relying on plot twists that any regular viewer of the genre can see coming from a mile away."

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A.V. Club

"Monarch has an antic, uncomfortable energy, as if it’s not confident being what it is or about what it’s about."

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Variety

"Monarch is a soap that’s all suds and no substance..."

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Decider

"Monarch is an objectively mediocre show that is also undeniably watchable..."

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Entertainment Weekly

"There’s no breakout character to be found in Monarch and no breakout performance in a show that desperately needs its own version of Taraji P. Henson’s Cookie."

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