The New Legends of Monkey

Synopsis

Follow a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world. Inspired by the 16th Century Chinese fable “Journey to the West.”

First Air Date: 2018-01-28

Last Air Date: 2020-08-07

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 20

Created By: Craig Irvin, Gerard Johnstone

Networks: TVNZ 1, ABC Me, Netflix

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Top Cast

Chai Hansen as Monkey
Luciane Buchanan as Tripitaka
Josh Thomson as Pigsy
Emilie Cocquerel as Sandy
Natasha Daniel as Mothrax
Michelle Ang as General Khan
Jordan Mooney as Raxion
Josh McKenzie as Davari
Jarred Blakiston as Font Demon
Rachel House as Monica

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

A valiant girl liberates the Monkey King -- a god long trapped in stone -- in a quest to find seven sacred scrolls and save the world from evil.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Hope Must Never Die (2018-01-28)

A girl uncovers a statue of the legendary Monkey King, but in order to release this ancient God from his stone prison she must first find his golden crown, a crown that has fallen into the hands of Demons.
Ep. 2: The Edge Of Nowhere (2018-01-28)

Having released the Monkey King, Tripitaka is shocked to find him indifferent to the Scholar's mission. Struggling to keep him on side, and still being pursued by Demons, she finds help in the unlikeliest of places.
Ep. 3: The Journey Begins (2018-01-28)

When Monkey and Sandy find themselves prisoners to Princess Locke, an escaped Tripitaka must convince Pigsy to abandon his mistress and help her rescue the two Gods.
Ep. 4: The Monkey King Returns (2018-01-29)

As the heroes set off to the Western Mountains they are intercepted by a gang of rebel bandits, who worship the legend of the Monkey King. When the leader discovers Tripitaka can control the crown he plans to capture Monkey.
Ep. 5: The Breaking Ground (2018-01-30)

Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy are glamoured by a mystical shamanic Demon and taken to a strange prison called the Breaking Ground.
Ep. 6: A Crown Does Not Make You (2018-01-31)

As Monkey travels further into his past Tripitaka must act quickly before he is lost forever. Using the sutra, she is able to find a way to go after Monkey, and in doing so unravels the mystery of his imprisonment.
Ep. 7: Until I Met You (2018-02-01)

As Tripitaka, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy flee from the Shaman and his Demonic henchman, they seek shelter in a sprawling forest.
Ep. 8: A Part Of You That's Missing (2018-02-02)

Tripitaka leaves the quest to go in search of her mother, but Sandy won't let her travel alone, and the two journey to the North Water.
Ep. 9: In Search Of Tripitaka (2018-02-03)

As Monkey and Pigsy hide in plain sight within the walls of Davari's palace, Tripitaka realises why Davari is so determined to translate the Sacred Scrolls. Can she stop him completing the translation before it's too late?
Ep. 10: A Hero To Save Us All (2018-02-04)

While Monkey and Pigsy smuggle themselves into Davari's banquet, Tripitaka must work out the means of controlling the secret army of the Font Demons before Davari can reveal the extent of his new powers.