: David Ruskin follows Monk to "research" the role. However, the actor takes "method acting" too far, beginning to mimic Monk’s OCD and phobias so intensely that he becomes emotionally unstable and begins to interfere with the actual investigation.
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: While investigating a murder at a luxury apartment, Monk must link two seemingly separate cases involving a hidden camera and a struggle that turned fatal. : David Ruskin follows Monk to "research" the role
: Seeing his own neuroses reflected back at him by Ruskin causes Monk to lose focus, leading to a comedic yet poignant exploration of Monk's identity. Where to Watch Watch Monk S05E01 1
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