For the most part,comparing Sharona and Natalie is like comparing apples to oranges.
New Jersey-born Sharona is sassy and no-nonsense, whereas California-native Natalie is gentle and accommodating.
Despite their differences, there are plenty of reasons to call either Sharona or Natalie Mr. Monks best assistant.
His condition had been severely worsened by the trauma ofTrudy Monks murder.
She expected him to try new things and re-learn how to interact with the world.
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She even threw Mr. Monk a surprise 50th birthday party with all of his colleagues.
As such, she was less of an advocate and more of a comforting friend to Monk.
Natalie did not stick up for Adrian as frequently, and this could have been a good thing.
Starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, Monk follows the titular detective, a private investigator with OCD who helps solve crimes with the San Francisco Police. On the side, he also investigates the death of his wife, who was killed by a car bomb. Bitty Schram, Traylor Howard, Ted Levine, and Jason Gray-Stanford also star.
In the final few seasons, Mr. Monk becomes somewhat complacent in managing his disorder.
He also bonded heavily with her young daughter, Julie, and became a part of their family life.
In this episode, Sharona did her own sleuthing while Adrian was committed at a psychiatric institution.
Sharonas street smarts and tough, capable personality made her an asset to Adrian in many instances.
After everything he had been through,Adrian desperately needed the encouragement and support that Natalie so reliably provided.
Bitty Schram, Traylor Howard, Ted Levine, and Jason Gray-Stanford also star.
