River Monsters has everything a great monster story needs--suspense, fear, excitement, fascination--and it can capitalize on these feelings because the monsters actually exist. The show emphasizes science, reason, and good old-fashioned detective work to bring us face to face with these forgotten--or simply unknown--fish. It's gasp-worthy science commutation. But for all the good things I could say about the show, I write to you now because of its major failure--taking up the torch and pitchfork as if these amazing animals truly were abominations.