Spectacled Insights: Why You Should Watch Moon Knight Ep 1 (Even If You Don’t Like Marvel)
Let’s talk about Moon Knight, cult classic comics character and the latest Marvel show on Disney Plus!
Author: Sophie Underwood
Film and TV enthusiast who could talk about Marvel for days on end. My three main hobbies are binge-watching comically long video essays on Youtube, scouring the library for hidden cinematic gems, and taking naps with my two little dogs.
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