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Sharona or Natalie?

posted 4 years ago by bistritapcv (1843)
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Seems like the classic question "Whom did you like better, Sharona or Natalie" is very similar to the age-old question "Whom did you like better, Ginger or Maryann?" or "Whom did you like better, Jennifer Marlow or Bailey Quarters", don't you think?

[–] juviejay (456) 4 years ago

Natalie.

[–] Stratego (30534) 4 years ago

Sharona was a more interesting character. The actress also had more comedic talent and played better off the other actors. But I certainly don't dislike Natalie.

[–] Pellam33 (376) 3 months ago

I agree Sharona was more intresting and the shows seemed more grounded to me but I liked Natalie and thought Julie should have been given more time.

[–] ultravioletx (10237) 4 years ago

I was tired of Natalie by the end of season 4 and stopped watching. I tuned in a year later and it didn't seem any better. And it was followed by Psych which copied Monk's special ability. Lol, wtf. That kinda made me dislike Natalie even more. However since Monk survived a couple more seasons I can't say for sure that Natalie hurt the show. But she certainly did for me.

[–] GordonGartrelle (1267) 4 years ago

I hated the Natalie character from the beginning and it had nothing to do with my love for the Shorona character.
The boriing back story, the whinny voice.

I continued to watch because it has always been a heavily driven Monk show.

[–] hurricane (1960) 3 years ago

It depends who I've been watching.

If I've recently seen a few Natalie episodes, I'm more likely to say Natalie. But if I have a few early Sharona episodes, I'd maybe tend more towards her.

But definition, that means I prefer Natalie more often, as she's in more episodes. But I think they were both good.

I think it's good that they gave Natalie her own personality, rather than try to make her the second coming of Sharona.

[–] Lily Magnum (264) 3 years ago

Natalie because she had a better wardrobe.. Sharona dressed like a skank and her NYC accent didn't make sense in San Francisco.

[–] [email protected] (5900) 3 years ago

Sharona was from New Jersey, hence the accent.

[–] Stratego (30534) 3 years ago

Not everbody who lives in San Francisco was born and raised in San Francisco. Dang...🙄

[–] bistritapcv (1843) 3 years ago

I bet when Julie is older she is beautiful?

[–] strntz (12342) 3 years ago

Natalie.

[–] MarcTale (91) a year ago

Definitely Natalie. Not even a contest.
The reason is the personality. I dislike Sharona's personality (it seems to come from an evil heart) and looks (the way she dressed especially).
Natalie on the other hand always had a good hearted personality. Not even a single bad trait.
She's also extremely cute.

[–] Stratego (30534) 3 months ago

"it seems to come from an evil heart"

That's just an insane interpretation of the character.