Moon Knight
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Moon Knight
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Moon Knight is a six-episode miniseries based on the same-named Marvel comic. Starring Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke, it leans more into the psychological thriller category than Marvel's typical superhero fare. There's intense suspense, an uber-creepy villain, and monsters that lurk in the shadows. The actual violence is somewhat toned down, as a lot of it is implied rather than shown, though you can expect bloody gun injuries and death throughout. There's moderate profanity ("ass," "s--t," "bloody hell"), as well as insults like "idiot" and "stupid." While Moon Knight doesn't sit in the horror genre, teens (and adults) who aren't into intense scary moments may want to sit out this entry in the MCU.
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What's the Story?
With MOON KNIGHT, Marvel brings a lesser-known comic book character to life on-screen. Londoner Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) is a museum gift shop cashier who can't understand why he suffers from constant sleepwalking episodes and frequently loses track of time. Eventually he realizes that his intensely terrifying dreams are actually happening. When he blacks out, he is sharing his body with ex-U.S. military mercenary Marc Spector. Marc/Steven has dissociative identity disorder, and also embodies the Egyptian god Khonshu and the vigilante superhero Moon Knight, Khonshu's human avatar. Together, Marc/Steven's identities are waging a battle against Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke), leader of a cult who worships ancient Egyptian goddess Ammit. Arthur believes he is carrying out Ammit's will by killing people who have an inherently bad human nature. Can Moon Knight navigate his multiple identities and Arthur's connection to powerful Egyptian deities as he aims to triumph over evil?
Is It Any Good?
This Marvel TV miniseries follows in the footsteps of WandaVision with a more experimental approach, to its benefit. Moon Knight doesn't have blockbuster movie battle scenes, amazing visual effects, or incredible superhero gadgets and powers. Instead, the storylines rely on psychological tension and require the viewer to put together the puzzle pieces themselves. The villain, Hawke's Arthur Harrow, is quiet and understated, making him all the more creepy. Older teens who can handle suspense and violence and are into other Marvel characters will enjoy this series. Moon Knight doesn't require any Marvel fandom to be enjoyed, so teens generally into "prestige dramas" will probably enjoy the superb acting performances and mystery-like plot. Marvel nerds are sure to be talking about this one, but it seems likely that a broader audience will get sucked into the Moon Knight story world too.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes Moon Knight on the scary side. Do you react more strongly to the psychological suspense in Moon Knight, the action and gore in many other superhero movies, or the overtly scary content in horror movies? Do you like feeling scared?
How is Moon Knight similar to and different from other Marvel TV shows and movies? How do you feel about this different, less blockbuster-y approach?
TV Details
- Premiere date: March 30, 2022
- Cast: Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, F. Murray Abraham
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Action
- Topics: Superheroes, Adventures, Book Characters, Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- TV rating: TV-14
- Last updated: December 13, 2022
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