Vince Vaughn’s ‘Bad Monkey’ is back with a whole new mystery
Vince Vaughn’s ‘Bad Monkey’ is back with a whole new mystery
The 10-episode season premieres Dec. 2, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday through Feb. 3.
The first season of “Bad Monkey” had a lot of elements I love in a TV show. You’ve got Vince Vaughn bringing his funny, fast-talking, slightly manic energy. You’ve got a lush, Florida backdrop. And you’ve got a murder mystery built to twist you around into a knot. And now, after more than two years, the show is back with Season 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 2. And creator Bill Lawrence has a totally original story he wants to tell. Here’s everything you need to know about the second season of “Bad Monkey.”
Everything you need to know about ‘Bad Monkey’ Season 2
When does ‘Bad Monkey’ Season 2 come out?
The second season of “Bad Monkey” drops the first episode on Wednesday, Dec. 2 on Apple TV. From there, new episodes (10 in total) will drop each Wednesday, through Feb. 3, 2027. That means if you want to binge it, you’ll have to wait until all the episodes premiere. And unlike Season 1, we are only getting one episode on premiere day instead of two. Still, I’ll take a weekly hit of Vince Vaughn slowly digging himself deeper into trouble.
Can you watch ‘Bad Monkey’ Season 2 for free once it starts streaming?
Yes, you can watch “Bad Monkey” Season 2 for free with a seven-day free trial of Apple TV. If you want to binge more than one episode, you could wait until later in the season and use that trial to binge more of it at once. After the trial, Apple TV costs $15 per month and it’s completely ad-free. I love this streamer for two reasons: 1) they are dropping more and more shows, and 2) the hit rate is extremely high.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
What is ‘Bad Monkey’ Season 2 about?
In Season 2 of “Bad Monkey,” Yancy witnesses the murder of some big-time Florida fixer. He still doesn’t have his badge, but that doesn’t stop him from being pulled into another criminal investigation. The state attorney (Yvonne Strahovski) pairs him with a forensic accountant named Eddie, played by Zavior Phillips, to try and solve the case. Yancy sees this as his shot to get his badge back, but quickly finds himself in the middle of a turf war between two criminal organizations… one of which is led by a mob boss played by none other than John Malkovich. On the personal side, Yancy is still dealing with his aging dad (Scott Glenn), and there’s some leftover romantic vibes with Dr. Rosa (Natalie Martinez).
Now, this season is a little different than the first in that it’s not based on a book. Season 1 was adapted from Carl Hiaasen’s novel, “Bad Monkey,” while Season 2 is a totally original story from the mind of Bill Lawrence. I think that’s going to be for the better, just in terms of the freedom he has to take things in any direction he wants… assuming there are plenty of Florida oddballs involved!
Who stars in ‘Bad Monkey’ Season 2?
Vince Vaughn is back as Andrew Yancy in “Bad Monkey” Season 2, along with Natalie Martinez as Dr. Rosa Campensino, Charlotte Lawrence as Caitlin, and John Ortiz as Yancy’s detective friend Rogelio.
There are some big new additions to the cast, too, including John Malkovich as Spencer, a powerful South Florida mob boss, Yvonne Strahovski as attorney Delaney West, and Zavior Phillips as Eddie, a forensic accountant investigating financial crimes. The guest cast is pretty stacked, with Dax Shepard, Sofia Boutella, Nate Jackson, Sam Jaeger, Margarita Levieva, Brent Morin, Joey Avery, Peter Billingsley, and June Diane Raphael all appearing in Season 2.
How can you watch ‘Bad Monkey’ before Season 2?
You can watch “Bad Monkey” with a seven-day free trial of Apple TV. I personally loved this show, but give it a shot for free with the free trial and see if it’s something you want to commit to. There’s just so much good TV on the streamer, I can’t imagine you won’t be tempted to stick around.
Bad Monkey
A detective turned restaurant inspector in Southern Florida is pulled into a world of greed and corruption after a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing. And yes, there’s a monkey.