Disney PlusMoon Knight (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
When Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.
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Disney PlusBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Judaism: Positive
Overview
When Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its empathetic portrayal and destigmatization of Dissociative Identity Disorder and its critique of authoritarian, pre-emptive justice systems.
The series features significant diversity in its casting, including the portrayal of a traditionally white comic book character by an actor of Latin American descent and the introduction of a prominent Egyptian character. The narrative respectfully integrates Egyptian culture and mythology, and while it includes subtle critiques of certain power dynamics, it does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
The show features Layla El-Faouly, who, after gaining powers as the Scarlet Scarab, engages in and wins multiple physical combat encounters against male cultists and soldiers. She utilizes a melee weapon and enhanced physical abilities to defeat her opponents.
The character Marc Spector/Moon Knight, canonically established as white in the Marvel comics, is portrayed by Oscar Isaac, an actor of Latino descent, which constitutes a race swap.
The film respectfully portrays Judaism as a foundational aspect of Marc Spector's heritage and family background. While his past is tragic, the faith itself is not depicted as the source of his trauma or presented negatively.
Moon Knight primarily focuses on themes of mental health, Egyptian mythology, and heroism through its protagonist, Marc Spector/Steven Grant. The series does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this rubric.
All major characters in Moon Knight (2022) maintain their canonical gender from the source material. Layla El-Faouly, while taking on a mantle previously held by a male character in the comics, is an original character created for the show and thus does not count as a gender swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.6
6.9
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