Moon Knight: Season 1 (2022)
TV SeriesRecommended
A man with dissociative identity disorder becomes the avatar of the Egyptian god Khonshu. A Phase Four release, it was the 11th MCU series season to come out and sits at #52 of 81 in story order. We grade it Recommended: you’ll follow the saga without it, but it adds a lot. All 6 episodes stream on Disney+ in the US, about 4h 30m in all.
| Created / led by | Mohamed Diab (lead director), Jeremy Slater (head writer) |
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| Starring | Oscar Isaac, May Calamawy, Ethan Hawke |
| Release date | March 30, 2022 |
| Episodes | 6 × ~45 min |
| Phase | Phase Four |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #52 of 81 in chronological order |
Why it matters in the MCU
Introduces Marc Spector, Steven Grant and the Egyptian gods to the MCU in a largely self-contained story.
About Moon Knight: Season 1
Steven Grant works in a London museum gift shop and keeps losing time. He soon finds he shares a body with Marc Spector, a mercenary who serves as the avatar of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Steven and Marc have to learn to work together when Arthur Harrow, a former avatar of Khonshu who now serves the goddess Ammit, comes after them. Marc's wife, Layla El-Faouly, is drawn into it too.
Jeremy Slater created the series and was head writer. Mohamed Diab directed four of the six episodes, and Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead directed the other two. It was filmed mainly in Budapest, plus Jordan, Slovenia and Atlanta, and it ran weekly on Disney+ from March 30 to May 4, 2022. Oscar Isaac plays Marc and Steven, with May Calamawy as Layla, Ethan Hawke as Harrow and F. Murray Abraham as the voice of Khonshu. Critics praised the performances and its darker tone.
Good to know
- Oscar Isaac gave each identity a different accent.
- Each episode's credits point viewers to the National Alliance on Mental Illness for information on dissociative identity disorder.
- F. Murray Abraham voices Khonshu, with Karim El Hakim performing the role on set.
- Steven's goldfish, Gus, seems to change from one episode to the next, an early clue that something is off with his memory.
Spoiler Spoilers for Moon Knight: Season 1: tap to reveal
- Layla becomes the MCU's version of Scarlet Scarab; in the comics, Scarlet Scarab was Marvel's first Egyptian hero.
How to watch it
You can watch Moon Knight without any MCU homework, since it introduces its own corner of the universe and is set in early 2025. The six episodes tell one complete story, so watch them together, and stay for the finale's mid-credits scene. If you like psychological thrillers and mythology, or just prefer a standalone story to big crossovers, it's an easy pick.
Where to watch Moon Knight: Season 1 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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Where to watch Moon Knight: Season 1 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
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| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Moon Knight: Season 1 FAQ
Who plays Moon Knight?
Oscar Isaac plays Marc Spector and Steven Grant, using a different accent for each.
Will there be a Moon Knight season 2?
Nothing has been announced. Oscar Isaac has described Moon Knight as a limited series, though Marvel developed it with the option to continue.
Who is the villain in Moon Knight?
Ethan Hawke plays Arthur Harrow, a former avatar of Khonshu who now serves the goddess Ammit.
Can you skip Moon Knight: Season 1?
You can, but it adds a lot to the characters and setup, even if the main story doesn’t hinge on it.
How many episodes does Moon Knight: Season 1 have?
Moon Knight: Season 1 has 6 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Where does Moon Knight: Season 1 fit in the MCU timeline?
It sits at #52 of 81 in our story order.
Does Moon Knight: Season 1 have a post-credit scene?
Yes, at least one episode has an extra scene after the credits. We don’t describe it here to avoid spoilers; see our post-credit scenes guide.