“Moon Knight” (2022)

“Moon Knight” (2022) is a dark and complex superhero series based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios for Disney+, the show is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and was created by Jeremy Slater, with Oscar Isaac taking on the challenging role of the titular hero. It marks a distinct shift in tone for the MCU, blending elements of psychological thriller, horror, and Egyptian mythology with the superhero genre.
The story revolves around Marc Spector, a former mercenary who suffers from dissociative identity disorder (DID), a mental condition that manifests multiple distinct identities in one person. Marc becomes the human avatar for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu, which transforms him into the vigilante known as Moon Knight. However, the complexity of Marc’s mind makes this journey far more intricate than a typical hero’s origin.
One of Marc’s identities, Steven Grant, is a mild-mannered gift shop worker in a London museum, who starts experiencing blackouts and strange visions. As Steven delves deeper into these experiences, he realizes that he shares his body with Marc and that he has been drawn into a larger conflict involving ancient Egyptian gods, particularly Khonshu and his rival god, Ammit.
As the series unfolds, Marc/Steven must reconcile their identities, deal with the consequences of their mental disorder, and prevent the resurrection of Ammit, whose avatar Arthur Harrow (played by Ethan Hawke) seeks to bring her brand of preemptive justice to the world.