Apple’s sci-fi series has a tendency to resurface when viewers seek something fast-paced, engaging, and complete, and one of its most binge-worthy genre hits is currently doing just that. The series unfolds like a globetrotting conspiracy chase with kaiju-scale stakes, centered on family secrets, a shadowy organization, and a momentum that keeps episodes flowing into “just one more.” It’s also the type of show that thrives on word-of-mouth: accessible mythology, concise season length, and a hook that delivers without requiring prior knowledge.

The data supports this surge. On Apple TV charts this week, the show is climbing across various markets, improving its average position from mid-ranks to the top tier and accumulating points daily for a stronger presence. Notably, it’s not just a niche curiosity: it boasts an 88% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes (the highest of any project in the blockbuster franchise it belongs to) and a 7.6/10 on IMDb, which helps explain why casual viewers are converting once it reappears in the carousel.

The title making waves is <em>Monarch: Legacy of Monsters</em>, a 10-episode monster thriller that follows Cate (Anna Sawai) as she survives Godzilla’s San Francisco attack while uncovering a family connection to the enigmatic Monarch organization. In the latest update, according to FlixPatrol, the series is currently positioned at #3 globally on AppleTV, indicating that it’s being actively watched rather than just sampled, and the timing of this success is unsurprising.

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 Is Just Around the Corner

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters reappearing on Apple TV+ charts isn’t coincidental — it coincides with Apple ramping up Season 2 marketing and fans preparing in advance. Apple has confirmed that the 10-episode second season premieres February 27, 2026, then releases weekly every Friday leading up to the May 1 finale, which is precisely the kind of schedule that prompts last-minute binge-watching.

In terms of story, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 revolves around the team being reunited by “buried secrets,” with much of the action shifting to Skull Island and a new threat (Titan X) at the heart of the mystery. Chronologically, it takes place around 2017, before the 2021 Godzilla vs. Kong clash, ensuring it fits neatly within the MonsterVerse timeline while raising stakes for future developments. Additionally, the film franchise continues to thrive, with a new movie titled Godzilla x Kong: Supernova scheduled for release in 2027.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is available for streaming on Apple TV, with the second installment set to air starting February 27. Stay tuned to Collider for further updates.