(Season 1) follows Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee who discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven and Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

The dual protagonist struggling to balance his chaotic life as a museum clerk and a lethal mercenary.

Unlike much of the MCU, Moon Knight leans into psychological thriller elements and explores themes of mental health, trauma, and ancient mythology. The series is known for its shifting perspectives and its exploration of the "Moon Knight" and "Mr. Knight" personas.