10 Things To Look Out For In Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters

9. The 1950s

Monarch Legacy Of Monsters Questions
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At least some of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will be set in the 1950s, heralding more opportunities to expand on the MonsterVerse's lore.

It was mentioned in Godzilla (2014) that at least some of the nuclear tests carried out by the US military in the '50s were not tests, but attempts to destroy the newly discovered Godzilla. Needless to say, it didn't work. Given that Godzilla is physically restored by radiation, it seems more like they were unintentionally feeding him.

The 1950s setting offers more opportunities to explore the consequences of nuclear testing and the Cold War in more detail. The show can perhaps dwell more substantially on the consequences of nuclear weapons and explore how they antagonise the prehistoric titans.

In addition, like how Kong: Skull Island threw itself into the stylistic and musical world of the 1970s, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters can fully embrace the look of the era. Tempering the doom and gloom tone of nuclear testing is an opportunity to have a lot of fun with the visual and cultural goldmine of the time. Expect polka dot prints, Levi's 501s, and at least one Elvis song. It could prove to be a riot.

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