With Marc in the forefront and Harrow ahead, Marc and Layla navigate Cairo for intel.With Marc in the forefront and Harrow ahead, Marc and Layla navigate Cairo for intel.With Marc in the forefront and Harrow ahead, Marc and Layla navigate Cairo for intel.
F. Murray Abraham
- Khonshu
- (voice)
Mohamed Elachi
- Beta
- (as Mohamed El Achi)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis episode is dedicated to Gaspard Ulliel, who portrayed Anton Mogart / Midnight Man and died two months before 'Moon Knight' premiered, due to a brain injury caused by a skiing accident on January 19, 2022, at the age of 37. 'Moon Knight' was the last project that Ulliel finished filming. At the end credits there is a title card that reads, "In memory of Gaspard Ulliel". This was the first time that Marvel paid tribute to Ulliel. Nearly 20 hours after the episode was made available on Disney+, Marvel Studios' official pages shared a tribute to Ulliel that read, "Moon Knight's episode 3 is dedicated to our talented friend Gaspard Ulliel."
- GoofsNeeding the coordinates of Ammit's tomb, Steven lets Khonshu turn back time, knowing the other gods will imprison him in stone for doing so instead of just using a decent astronomy app on the Internet with Layla's iPad.
- Quotes
Marc Spector: So? What about the other gods? Are they just gonna stand by and allow somebody to unleash Ammit?
Khonshu: To signal for an audience with the gods is to risk their wrath.
Marc Spector: Why? What's the worst that could happen?
Khonshu: Anger them enough and they'll imprison me in stone.
Marc Spector: That doesn't sound so bad to me.
- Crazy creditsAt the director's credits, the moon is seen shining over the desert.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Heel vs Babyface: Moon Knight Season 1 Episode 3: I'm DONE, I'm OUT!! (2022)
- SoundtracksEnta
Performed by DJ Kaboo
Contains sample of "Batwanes Beek"
Written by Omar Battisha (as Omar Batisha) and Salah El Sharnouby
Performed by Warda Al-Jazairia
Courtesy of Mazzika Group
Featured review
Picks up significantly whilst remaining consistent
Now reaching the mid point of the season, this episode takes you straight in, it's more action packed, character packed and it moves everything forward.
TLDR at the bottom.
The pacing ramps up right from the start, and introduces more backstory to characters, and within the first 6 minutes we have our first action moment. The action here is welcome but it seems this show is walking close to the Daredevil/Punisher brutality line in terms of action but has no intention to actually cross it. The choreography is there, the cinematography is there but right when it's about to cross that line, we move on to the next bit. I must say, I do hope future eps bring more brutality to the action.
Speaking on just moving on, whilst the increased pace of the show is welcome I did find myself having to rewind a couple of times just to understand who these new characters are and what they're doing and just understanding why our main characters are doing what they're doing. It kind of just goes beat to beat and it can be difficult to keep up as from an audience perspective there's still a lot of mystery hanging over the narrative. But it is largely enjoyable due to the fact we know what the overarching goal is so far for our characters.
As for the characters, we get more on who Layla is, and her past as well as more Marc led scenes and a whole bunch of new characters just come and go throughout but the acting is great from Oscar Isaac. Seeing him transition between personas, from shifting his accent to even his body language to embody Steven Grant was great. That scene in particular was a highlight and I'm glad they're utiizling Steven more and he's not just there as a naive character to add some light heartedness.
It's becoming clear that from this episode that the show is more character focused than superhero focused as the suit has been scarcely used so far in the show and that's a strong point here as it carries on fuelling the mystery of the larger story and adds Moon Knight in only when necessary and not used excessively.
As for the VFX, there was one scene in particular that was great and overall for the episode there was nothing lacklustre about the CGI. Everything looked great and even the details like the textures on Khonshu's outfit.
Overall, this episode proves Moon Knight is becoming one of the best shows part of the MCU by being consistent. Sure it may feel a little quick here and there in this episode but it's definitely enjoyable and leaves you hyped for the final 3 episodes where I'm sure everything else will be ramped up too.
P. S. For the 3rd review in a row, I'm still a fan of the shots with reflections but I hope it doesn't lose its novelty.
Tldr: Minor gripes that doesn't take anything away from a strong episode in this show.
TLDR at the bottom.
The pacing ramps up right from the start, and introduces more backstory to characters, and within the first 6 minutes we have our first action moment. The action here is welcome but it seems this show is walking close to the Daredevil/Punisher brutality line in terms of action but has no intention to actually cross it. The choreography is there, the cinematography is there but right when it's about to cross that line, we move on to the next bit. I must say, I do hope future eps bring more brutality to the action.
Speaking on just moving on, whilst the increased pace of the show is welcome I did find myself having to rewind a couple of times just to understand who these new characters are and what they're doing and just understanding why our main characters are doing what they're doing. It kind of just goes beat to beat and it can be difficult to keep up as from an audience perspective there's still a lot of mystery hanging over the narrative. But it is largely enjoyable due to the fact we know what the overarching goal is so far for our characters.
As for the characters, we get more on who Layla is, and her past as well as more Marc led scenes and a whole bunch of new characters just come and go throughout but the acting is great from Oscar Isaac. Seeing him transition between personas, from shifting his accent to even his body language to embody Steven Grant was great. That scene in particular was a highlight and I'm glad they're utiizling Steven more and he's not just there as a naive character to add some light heartedness.
It's becoming clear that from this episode that the show is more character focused than superhero focused as the suit has been scarcely used so far in the show and that's a strong point here as it carries on fuelling the mystery of the larger story and adds Moon Knight in only when necessary and not used excessively.
As for the VFX, there was one scene in particular that was great and overall for the episode there was nothing lacklustre about the CGI. Everything looked great and even the details like the textures on Khonshu's outfit.
Overall, this episode proves Moon Knight is becoming one of the best shows part of the MCU by being consistent. Sure it may feel a little quick here and there in this episode but it's definitely enjoyable and leaves you hyped for the final 3 episodes where I'm sure everything else will be ramped up too.
P. S. For the 3rd review in a row, I'm still a fan of the shots with reflections but I hope it doesn't lose its novelty.
Tldr: Minor gripes that doesn't take anything away from a strong episode in this show.
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- TheStorytellingCritic
- Apr 13, 2022
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