Quick Thoughts onĀ āThe Tombā from Moon Knight
āThe Tombā might just be my favorite episode. Why? Let me count the ways.
The many great interactions between Marc and Steven. Theyāre fun and even heartwarming at one point. Plus, Marc punching Steven in the face is pretty funny, I wonāt lie.
Steven trying to prove himself as someone useful. Maybe not in a fight, but definitely in a chance to solve a mystery or figure out what everyone needs to do.
Layla. Layla is the stand-out star in this, having moments that proves how badass she can be, as well as this realistic reaction to something heartbreaking.
Arthur Harrow is selling himself as one of my favorite MCUĀ villains. The way he twists characters minds is top notch. He doesnāt lie and doesnāt entirely manipulate. In actuality, all he does is tell them truths. Truths that hurt the characters and make them doā¦occasionally stupid things. And thatās great. I love a villain who wins his fights through his words rather than actions.
This episode is one third archeological adventure, one third horror story, and one third psychological thriller. And I was invested through all of it, especially that final scene. I wonāt give away how, but it really makes you question EVERYTHINGĀ youāve seen in the show so far. And, yeah, that last zing got a chuckle out of me. Well done.
So, yeah.Ā āThe Tombā is a great episode. It was a ton of fun and, with how things left off, it makes me excited for more. Much like every episode before it, butā¦this one did it better.