Marvel’s Moon Knight may not be a well-known character for some, but the series has been much anticipated. Now fans will finally get a taste of the newest superhero to join in on the next phase of the MCU as the series hits Disney plus. The big question is, is it worth the hype?
You’re introduced to Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), an introverted museum clerk who fumbles around and talks to human statues. He begins to feel like he’s losing his mind after a vivid dream where he’s being hunted by the leader of a cult, Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawk). Steven soon learns this was not a dream and goes on a journey to figure out what’s happening to him.
Marvel made four of the six episodes available in advance for critics, so thankfully, I got a little extra to binge. The show does start as a psychological thriller but morphs into something closer to “The Mummy” in its third episode. In the beginning, it’s intense and intriguing. There is a lot to unpack inside Steven’s head. Isaac is very likable as he portrays Steven with an adorable innocence, almost giving off the vibe of a frightened child. His ability to switch between characters flawlessly is genuinely gripping. Isaac makes you want to learn more about what’s happening just as much as Steven.
While the story may be good, the writing is choppy. The story feels very messy and, at times, thrown together. The action is entertaining, but a few CGI issues make some scenes look terrible.
Moon Knight is mysterious and fun. The intrigue builds with each episode. It may be a little cliche to say at this point that this is unlike any other Marvel show/movie right now, but it’s the truth. This is also the most adult experience out of the Marvel catalog. There is a bit of gore and a few jokes that will fly over your kid’s head. You may not be hooked on episode one, but if you stick around, the show finds its footing in episode 3 and leaves you with a pretty decent cliffhanger in episode 4. I’m curious to see how the season pans out, but for now, this is one to watch.
Review: Moon Knight
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Moon Knight is mysterious and fun. The intrigue builds with each episode. It may be a little cliche to say at this point that this is unlike any other Marvel show/movie right now, but it's the truth. I think this is also the most adult experience out of the Marvel catalog. There is a bit of gore and a few jokes that will fly over any kid's head. You may not be hooked on episode one, but if you stick around, the show finds its footing in episode 3 and leaves you with a pretty decent cliffhanger in episode 4. I'm curious to see how the season pans out, but for now, this is one to watch.