The reviews for Moon Knight are slowly rolling in as many critics are enthusiastically praising the Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest installment.
While the Fist of Khonshu may be one of the more obscure Marvel characters to headline a Disney+ series, the reviews for Moon Knight are hailing it as a bold and different take on the superhero formula. CBR's Cass Clarke praised the show's depiction of real-world violence, noting that the story doesn't shy away from showing "otherworldly power and the destruction it brings to humanity." Clarke also states that it's still too soon to know if Moon Knight is able to conclude its mystery in a satisfying manner, its "design, concept, look, and feel" are all thoroughly entertaining.
These sentiments were shared by Variety's Daniel D'Addario, who writes that while Moon Knight's pacing can be a little wonky, the show's "high-stepping riskiness" is a breath of fresh air for Marvel Studios which usually sticks to a very precise formula. GamesRadar+'s Jack Shepard describes Moon Knight as "the best start to a Marvel Disney Plus series yet," going on to praise the compelling and committed performances from stars Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke.
While the majority of critics are all in Moon Knight, a few reviews have expressed frustration with the series' slow start. Inverse criticized the show for its often awkward pacing and tame depiction of a Marvel character that has become known for his brutal methods. Similarly, The Hollywood Reporter notes that the series' biggest flaw is the character of Moon Knight himself who is seemingly used too sparingly within the four episodes made available to critics.
Moon Knight follows Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee that suffers from dissociative identity disorder, resulting in several distinct personalities living within his psyche. These include Marc Spector, a brash mercenary, the titular superhero Moon Knight and Mr. Knight, an immaculately dressed detective.
While the show is set within the MCU, executive producer Grant Curtis insists that it can be viewed as a standalone story. "There's no attachment to the current MCU," said Curtis "He's brand-new, and he is going on a brand-new adventure. We really think the fans are going to enjoy it."
Moon Knight will premiere on Disney+ on March 30.
Source: CBR, GamesRadar+, Inverse, Variety, THR
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