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Why Moon Knight Can Still Succeed Without the R-Rating

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Since Moon Knight was announced as a series on Disney+ over two years ago, some fans were skeptical of its inclusion on the streaming service. Specifically, due to Disney+ initially disallowing R-Rated content, thus restricting Moon Knight to a PG-13 rating and "neutering" the character. Many believe that the upcoming series should be more in line with  Daredevil , due to the violence Moon Knight has doled out in his comics. Some have even gone as far as to directly compare his acts of violence to mass murderer Frank Castle. ADVERTISEMENT Although Disney's streaming service has recently allowed more mature content through its new parental controls, it's far too late for Moon Knight , which finished production long before this decision was made. On top of that, it was recently confirmed by head writer Jeremy Slater that the whole series would remain PG-13 and would still be  "appropriate for all ages." So, why is the show pe...

Moon Knight TV Writer Teases Heavier Violence Without the R-Rating

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After the Multiversal chaos of  Spider-Man: No Way Home , the MCU will finally return to screens this month with Oscar Issac's  Moon Knight . The Disney+ series will offer viewers a deep exploration of Steven Grant's mental health struggles and multiple personalities with plenty of brutal violence on the way as he becomes the Fist of Vengeance. With Moon Knight being known by many as one of Marvel's most mature heroes, the decision to keep his series rated PG-13 was a controversial one. The family-friendly age rating has been a staple of the MCU since the beginning, but many believed Moon Knight  should be the first to cross the boundary into an R-rating to depict his violent nature and adult themes in a more adult way. ADVERTISEMENT Nonetheless, the Disney+ series premieres in a matter of days, and based on the rave reviews from critics, it appears the rating didn't hinder  Moon Knight . Oscar Issac's MCU debut has been described in ...