EntertainmentStreamingMoon Knight preview: Oscar Isaac shines, Ethan Hawke most complex villain since ThanosWe’ve seen episodes one and two of Marvel’s Moon Knight on Disney Plus, here’s what we thoughtWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
EntertainmentStreamingMoon Knight preview: Oscar Isaac shines, Ethan Hawke most complex villain since ThanosWe’ve seen episodes one and two of Marvel’s Moon Knight on Disney Plus, here’s what we thoughtWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
We’ve seen episodes one and two of Marvel’s Moon Knight on Disney Plus, here’s what we thought
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Disney Plus)
(Image credit: Disney Plus)
Since thefirst trailerfor Moon Knight premiered, it was fair to assume that it would be anotherDisney PlusMCU series that follow the same beats asHawkeye, WandaVision, Like etcetera. There’s a hero, a villain and the chance for some familiar faces to show up. From watching the first two episodes of Moon Knight, that appears to not ring true.
Warning: minor spoilers for episodes one and two of Moon Knight
While yes, there is a hero in Oscar Isaac’s Marc Spector and a villain in Ethan Hawke’s Arthur Harrow, the relationship between both leads feels unlike anything we’ve seen in the Marvel universe prior. That’s largely down to the performance of Hawke, creating something interesting and complex. A philosophy you can understand, even if you don’t agree with it. The last time this occurred was courtesy of the Mad Titan Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame – arguably the best antagonist in the MCU’s 14-year history.
Oscar Isaac is no stranger to Disney. After all, the Guatemalan-born actor is perhaps best known for his role as Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequels. He’s no stranger to superhero films either, playing the titular villain in X-Men: Apocalypse. Back under the house of the mouse, Moon Knight is a different beast altogether. This is a superhero often compared as Marvel’s answer to Batman. A tortured soul, once mercenary dealing with dissociative identity disorder (multiple personalities).
Within the opening five minutes, we meet Stephen Grant, a gift shop worker with a dodgy British accent. This isn’t the rich playboy from the comics. Grant bumbles through life, struggling to stay awake throughout the day due to the constant night-terrors that see him transform into a vigilante – oh, and it’s a damn satisfying entrance when he does finally suit up. The costume is used sparingly to great effect.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
(Image credit: Disney Plus)
(Image credit: Disney Plus)
The biggest issue with Moon Knight is Marvel’s insistence to interject comedy into scenes and scenarios that don’t warrant them, like the lift scene from the trailer that sees Marc search for a dropped contact lens. It feels out of place. Moon Knight doesn’t need humour. We have Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man, Spider-Man, the list goes on and on for superheroes that could drop a punchline at any moment’s notice.
Moon Knight isn’t one of them and shouldn’t try to be. If the series leans more into the brutality of the source material while continuing down the intriguing narrative that has been set up for Harrow, Moon Knight has the potential to be the best Disney Plus series yet.
Moon Knight is set to premiere on March 30th, 2022 across Disney Plus with six episodes in total set to roll out over the following weeks.
Keeping with the MCU and thenext big Marvel project for Disney Plusis going back to space, according to a new report. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for thetop new shows to watch on Disney Plus, check out T3’s top picks for the month.
Today’s best Disney+ dealsDisney+ Annual Premium$139.99/yearViewatDisney+
Today’s best Disney+ dealsDisney+ Annual Premium$139.99/yearViewatDisney+
Today’s best Disney+ dealsDisney+ Annual Premium$139.99/yearViewatDisney+
Today’s best Disney+ deals
Disney+ Annual Premium$139.99/yearViewatDisney+
Disney+ Annual Premium$139.99/yearViewatDisney+
Disney+ Annual Premium$139.99/yearViewatDisney+
Disney+ Annual Premium
Disney+ Annual Premium
$139.99/yearView
$139.99/year
$139.99/year
/year
atDisney+
atDisney+
TOPICSDisney+
TOPICS
Build bigger arms in just 30 minutes with this 5-move dumbbell-only workoutIt’ll leave the biceps and triceps popping!
It’ll leave the biceps and triceps popping!
OMEGA puts the moon on your wrist with its new Speedmaster Moonphase MeteoriteOMEGA adds two new Moonphase Meteorite watches to its Speedmaster line-up
OMEGA adds two new Moonphase Meteorite watches to its Speedmaster line-up
Love it or hate it – one of the biggest ever reality shows is to returnThe Kardashians are coming
The Kardashians are coming
3 obscure horror movies to stream on Netflix and Disney+Fancy a fright tonight? Here are our three horror flick picks you might not have thought of before
Fancy a fright tonight? Here are our three horror flick picks you might not have thought of before
5 most eagerly-anticipated shows coming to streaming in 2025Want to know what to wishlist on your favourite streaming service? Here are five great choices.
Want to know what to wishlist on your favourite streaming service? Here are five great choices.
Disney+s Marvel comeback starts here – the most eagerly-awaited new show is looking greatCould we get any more excited about this?
Could we get any more excited about this?
3 essential Disney+ shows you never knew existedDisney+ is great for Star Wars, Marvel and, of course, Disney’s own content, but here are three TV shows you might not have known about
Disney+ is great for Star Wars, Marvel and, of course, Disney’s own content, but here are three TV shows you might not have known about
3 terrible Christmas movies that are so bad they’re good – and where to stream themNo Christmas is complete without watching at least one of these cringe-worthy Christmas classics
No Christmas is complete without watching at least one of these cringe-worthy Christmas classics
3 best spy shows to stream after Day of the JackalFinished the superb first season of Day of the Jackal? Here are three great shows to try next
Finished the superb first season of Day of the Jackal? Here are three great shows to try next
