It has been weeks since the final episode of Moon Knight's first season aired on Disney+. From that point in time to now, fans have been hyping about Oscar Isaac's impressive portrayal of both Marc Spector and Steven Grant, the show's countless twists and turns, and the Fist of Khonshu's potential as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But for that potential to be fully realized, the character should either appear in other projects or get a green light for season two.
In the event Marvel opts for the latter, a couple of things should most definitely make the cut. We take a deep dive down below at the moves that should be taken for a possible Moon Knight season two
Moon Knight must tackle more street-level threats
Moon Knight's first season on Disney+ saw Marvel's newest hero tackle a wide variety of threats. While Ethan Hawke's Arthur Harrow was the primary antagonist of this series, both Marc and Steven found themselves facing supernatural menaces and Harrow's henchmen. For season two to work, the range of enemies Moon Knight must face should become more diverse.
In the comics, Moon Knight was known to operate on the streets, similar to how Daredevil and Spider-Man work. And unlike the Avengers, this Marvel hero most dealt with villains that didn't plan on erasing half of all life in the universe or conquer humanity from some alternate dimension.
Grounding Moon Knight to this type of threat will make his struggles more realistic. Have the showrunners' introduce a grittier and rougher approach, one that will pit the hero against more human-centric conflicts, and the result will be similar to Netflix's Daredevil. And with Oscar Isaac delivering a compelling portrayal on his end, there's really no reason for this move to fail.
Make Scarlet Scarab a regular
Although a more grounded approach can elevate Moon Knight to a whole new level, there's really no reason to ditch Marc Spector's wife, Layla El-Faouly. Played by May Calamawy, this character later transitioned to become Tawaret's avatar in the final episode and gained abilities to help both Marc and Steven defeat Harrow and Ammit.
During that part of the final episode, Layla emerged from the collapsing pyramid with a new costume, a pair of golden wings, and new abilities given by the Egyptian goddess. And while she did mention that this setup was only temporary, the fans loved the character she became – Scarlet Scarab.
While the source material's take on the Scarlet Scarab differs from the one we saw in the series, there's really no reason not to move forward with this new Egyptian heroine. For one, Layla has what it takes to rise up through the ranks and join Marvel's pantheon of heroes, which is gradually increasing by the day.
It also helps that she is among the few fictional heroes representing, not only Egypt, but the Arab community as well. By focusing on diversity and representing this part of the world, Marvel is making sure that the universe they're building in Phase Four and beyond is one that can be universally recognized by everyone around the globe.
With these details in mind, it would be a crime not to expand Layla's role in a possible season two of Moon Knight. By doing so, Marvel would be adding a new layer to this story and ensure that her part in Marc's journey continues.
Focus more on Jake Lockley
While dealing with street-level threats and having Scarlet Scarab as a regular is good, having more of Jake Lockley is apparently a whole lot better. With the revelation that Khonshu has employed this more violent personality as his new avatar without the knowledge of Marc and Steven, the potential for action, suspense, and adventure Lockley holds will surely take Moon Knight to a new level.
If Marvel is brave enough, they can have Jake and Khonshu as the first set of antagonists at the start of a possible season two. As the show progresses, both Marc and Steven will delve deeper into how Jake was born into their psyche and understand the need for him to overcome a much bigger threat down the road.
However the story goes, it's important to make Jake an integral part of the plot as he can generate a lot of conflict and drive the plot forward better, especially since the dynamic between Marc and Steven has gotten better in season one.
If Marvel chooses to have Moon Knight appear in other projects and not in his own show, there'll be a lot of opportunities lost. And with fans warming up to this once-unknown hero, granting him a follow-up on Disney+ would make everyone a winner. In any case, a second season must be made sooner than later.
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