Parents' Guide to

Moon Knight

TV Disney+ Action 2022
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Common Sense Media Review

Ashley Moulton By Ashley Moulton , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Intense Marvel series has psychological suspense, violence.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 15+?

Any Positive Content?

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age 13+

Based on 15 parent reviews

Natalia A.
Natalia A. Adult
March 30, 2022
age 12+

Chaotic, bizarre, but thrilling new TV show

Really good so far. Not your typical Marvel TV show. Less superhero comic and more psychological thriller/psychological realism. It is a strange mixture of action, comedy, and thriller. The Mummy meets The Bourne Identity meets 12 Monkeys. Also some Stranger Things vibes. The main character struggles with mental illness (dissociative identity disorder) and severe insomnia. There is violence but nothing more than what you would see in an average Marvel movie. As stated in the CSM expert review, a lot of it is implied rather than shown. A couple of swears (a**, sh*t, h*ll) but nothing major. May be too intense for younger children but older kids will enjoy it. Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke do a phenomenal job portraying these characters. This is a must-watch. Can't wait for the next episode.
gamergrl13
gamergrl13 Adult
March 30, 2022
age 12+

LOVING IT SO FAR

This is a really good show and unlike anything that we’ve seen before in the MCU. There’s a lot of mystery, suspense, and thriller. There’s also the confusion that both the audience and Steven feels. The locations and context of the scenes keep suddenly changing, which I know is intentional. There is so much going on, and it keeps you engaged. I have to admit, I think this show should’ve started off with a two-episode premiere. It might be one of the better Marvel Disney+ shows.
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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?

Our review:
Parents say (15 ):
Kids say (101 ):

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?

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