Seasons 1 and 2 of "The New Legends of Monkey" shot primarily in New Zealand, where the COVID-19 outbreak has been almost entirely contained for some time. Film and television production resumed relatively quickly in the country, as discussed on the April 13, 2021 episode of "The Tonight Show." While other shows have had to postpone productions, "The New Legends of Monkey" can bask in the glow of national health. This means that the "Monkey" crew could have ramped up production on Season 3 as soon as the three networks in charge of the show give the official go-ahead. To get three different entities on board is a complicated and timely endeavor, however, particularly during a pandemic. And any momentum could also have come to a halt due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild strikes of 2023.
"Monkey" is a co-venture by Australia's ABC, New Zealand's TVNZ 2, and Netflix. Netflix is known for hastily giving shows the ax, even when storylines aren't wrapped up. However, the international appeal of "The New Legends of Monkey" is a big check in the show's favor. Per The Verge, Netflix is always looking toward global expansion, so any show with an international audience has a good shot at renewal.
