For the most part, Marvel's venture into television shows have ranged between being magnificent to mediocre. For this show, it left me with mixed emotions. The exploration into the psychology of the main character was brilliant, allowing the experience of the show to feel personal in its execution. It granted an artistic edge to the show as well, delving into visual depictions that doesn't have the feeling of standard Marvel projects. This is all brilliantly accompanied by a powerhouse performance from Oscar Isaac who demonstrates his wide range of acting talent, having to play two completely different characters and succeeding in spades. The mythology of the show was presented in an interesting way and opens the doors to unexplored ranges of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The mystery of the show was another aspect that visually amazing, constantly questioning the audience of what they have seen was actually real or imagined by the protagonist. Ethan Hawke is menacing as the antagonist, providing a villain whose motivations are reasonable and haunting simultaneously. However, with how much the show succeeds in conveying its story and exploration of its main character, the ending is what truly plagues the outlook of the show. There was much anticipation for how the story would conclude with how much was established and illuded to throughout the show. However, when the episode finally came, I was overwhelmed with how much was being thrown at the screen, lacking any of the complexity or artistry previously explored in earlier episodes. What was alluded to throughout the show happens but is done quickly without properly executing them. When the episode finally abruptly ended, it left me wanting more explanations and a clearer illustration of what had previously occurred or how this will tie in with the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Overall, despite the disappointment of the final episode, what had come before it was a brilliant exploration of themes Marvel has never ventured into. That mixed with brilliant performances and an amazing visual style, this show is definitely worth the attention of any Marvel fan.
Review of Moon Knight
