Moon Knight episode 4 screams of Indiana Jones and The Mummy

Moon Knight episode 4 delivers an epic experience akin to an Indiana Jones movie. In a world where Oscar Isaac shines as Steven Grant and Marc Spector, the creators have given Marvel fans quite the unique treat. In addition to stellar performances by May Calamawy as Layla El-Faouly and Ethan Hawke as Arthur Harrow, Moon Knight presents an intriguing story that continues to build since the first episode.

At the beginning of this episode, fans realize that Steven and Marc are without any super powers since Khonshu’s entombing in stone. Aptly named “The Tomb,” Moon Knight episode 4 is completely (and entertainingly) revolved around the inner workings of an ancient burial site. Steven and Layla find themselves alone in the Egyptian desert before reaching the tomb, and one thing is for sure, Layla is exceedingly capable and it’s clear she can take on anyone or anything.

Layla does most of the heavy lifting early in this episode. She quite literally rolls an unconscious Steven down a desert hill as bullets fly from an approaching truck. Steven is lucky to have such a valuable partner and she quickly handles the problem before they continue onto the tomb.

Moon Knight episode 4 goes on an Indiana Jones-like adventure with a dash of The Mummy

Without Khonshu’s powers, Steven is hoping to rely on Marc’s “muscle memory” to get out of sticky situations. Although he’s not a fighter, it’s clear that Layla is a dominant one. As they explore the tomb’s labyrinth, they encounter an otherworldly being who’s dismembering a person in the same room they’re trying to hide in. Let’s just say, “Thank you, creators,” for blurring out those sequences, because the thought of dropping internal organs into jars is literally quite jarring to imagine, let alone see.

Back to Layla’s awesomeness. This ancient Egyptian monster comes after Layla and fans witness as Layla is pulled back into darkness. This is the moment in a horror movie when you know a character is gone for good. Fans will see Layla breach the darkness once trying to escape before being pulled back in. Then, for a moment, silence.

She bursts through the cavern with the creature’s broken-off arm in her hands. The monster tries to overwhelm her with strength, but Layla perseveres and tosses it (and herself) over the edge into a massive chasm. The thought of pulling myself up from my fingertips is laughable at best, but to watch Layla do it is such a relief. She’s such a great character, so it’s important to know she can fend off demonic relics and get out of sticky situations on her own.

Moon Knight episode 4 gives us a period where Layla and Steven are separated. This gives us insight into Layla’s father’s death as Harrow confronts her and points the finger towards Marc. As he’s trying to put a wedge between the married couple, Steven finds the lost resting place of Alexander the Great. The whole point of this adventurous race between them and Harrow is to find the artifact that will raise Ammit from the dead. If they can prevent Harrow from getting it, they can prevent the ancient god from reappearing and ending the lives of those who have yet to do evil.

Harrow’s finger-pointing works, causing Layla to confront Marc about her father’s death. Marc admits to being there and being betrayed by his mercenary partner. Along with killing the other archeologists, including Layla’s father, Marc was shot and left for dead too. Despite all appearances, Layla states the obvious, “But you brought a killer right to him.”

The realization her father was killed in some way because of Marc is devastating, but it doesn’t end there. Harrow and his disciples enter the room to find Marc wielding a golden axe. Although he’s offered a chance to step aside and be free, it was never really a viable option. Marc kills a few people before the unthinkable happens. Harrow pulls out a gun and shoots him in the chest. It’s shocking, but it gets worse as the gun is raised again and the trigger is pulled once more.

Our hero falls back into the tomb’s surrounding pool and his body sinks to the endless depths. The trajectory of the storyline twists as viewers find themselves somewhere else entirely. In a scene similar to Raiders of the Lost Ark, fans watch a dream sequence play out before realizing Marc has awoken in the sterile confines of a psychiatric hospital. Was it all a dream? Is the hospital an illusion?

It all comes together in such a unique way where Marc attempts to escape, but finds Steven locked away in a sarcophagus. They are face-to-face. Oscar Isaac plays both roles right in front of our eyes and it’s an incredible moment. As they attempt to flee, they pass by another sarcophagus, again hinting at a third unknown personality within Steven and Marc’s body, but they let it go. What could possibly be more disturbing than wondering through a hospital; where everything seems to be a reminder of everything that’s happened leading up to being shot?

Steven and Marc’s screams at the very end will tell you all you need to know. What they see horrifies them and the entertainment value of not knowing what is happening at the end of Moon Knight episode 4 is through-the-roof exciting. This series is magical!

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