First on the list is What If…?. This animated MCU streaming series debuted back in late Summer 2021 and ended up being a bit of a mishmash. While fans were excited for What If…? Season 1 and remain excited for Season 2, it sits at the bottom of the list simply because it did not live up to the potential for a project such as this.

 Aside from a few entertaining enough jaunts across alternate realities with some beloved Marvel characters, this series did little more than provide some Saturday morning cartoon-style fun. Nearly every episode suffered from pacing problems as Marvel Studios tried jamming - at times - an entire movie's worth of plot into a short 20-minute episode. The potential for excellence was here, but most would agree it did little to meet it. 

7.) She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

The newest of the MCU Disney+ series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law showed fans what a Marvel Studios legal comedy (a la Allie McBeal) would look like. It was a divisive debut for Tatiana Maslany's Jennifer Walters, to say the least, with many not jiving with the idea of a procedural comedy taking place within this super-powered franchise.

Its deconstruction of the comic book genre quickly became a hot topic amongst the MCU faithful. But highlights like Daredevil popping up, an ultra-meta finale, and, of course, Madisynn, make She-Hulk a creative, light-hearted journey worth taking. However, it is one that likely won't stick with the audience long after they finish watching. 

6.) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Coming up at number six is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. This streaming epic showcased Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) dealing with the loss of Captain America and crowning a predecessor to Cap. The series thrived when focusing on its main characters with Sam’s internal conflict being some of the more interesting aspects of the project, with some comparing it to MCU blockbusters like Captain America: Winter Soldier.

But with a lackluster villain plot, that was noticeably chopped together because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a whiffed Power Broker twist, that left fans with a bad taste in their mouths, it feels like TFATWS could have had higher highs than it ultimately did. Audiences have hope though as the best parts of this series have multiple big-screen projects coming in the near future.

5.) Ms. Marvel

Next up on the list is Ms. Marvel. This Disney+ delight introduced the world to first-time actor Iman Vellani as she took on the role of fan-favorite Kamala Kahn. Ms. Marvel was beloved by most fans, starting off with one of the best MCU Disney+ premieres and featuring some of the most emotionally touching moments in franchise history.

However, the reason it sits right below that top tier is that the style that made the first few episodes special was noticeably absent as the series went on. That along with a weak villain plotline made this fall a little flat for some. Luckily, this is only the start for the charming Miss Vellani. 

4.) Moon Knight

The Oscar Isaac-led Moon Knight sits firmly in the number four spot on this list. Moon Knight thrilled audiences in its first and third acts, but it was in the middle few episodes that it fell off just a bit.

The exciting introduction of Steven Grant and Marc Spector will be a moment hard to forget in MCU lore, drawing comparisons to the films of directors like Christopher Nolan or David Fincher. And the trippy conclusion, that saw the addition of a third personality in Jake Lockley, had fans eager to see more. But it was in those middle few installments that Moon Knight kind of got lost, feeling like it had a lack of direction at points. 

3.) Hawkeye

Occupying the third-place spot is the Holiday-themed Hawkeye. This festive epic adapted the popular Matt Fraction line of Hawkeye comics, doing so in an exciting fashion. The series was carried on the backs of its two leads Hailee Steinfeld and Jeremey Renner. The duo was magical on-screen, to say the least. Add in that another fan-favorite in Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova showed up, along with the reintroduction of Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin, and Hawkeye made for a great deal of fun week-to-week.

It gets the bronze medal simply because it lacked the universe-altering stakes, and just overall better execution, of the shows in the number one or two spots. But it was a splendid boots-on-the-ground Marvel story, 

2.) WandaVision

Coming in as the runner-up for the best MCU Disney+ series thus far is the one that started it all. WandaVision proved to many skeptical fans that the Marvel Studios formula could work in a streaming/TV format. Taking in WandaVision as it aired was an experience one will soon not forget. Whether it was all the Mephisto theories, the Ralph Bohner revelation, or Monica Rambeau’s aerospace engineer friend, there was plenty to dissect. 

WandaVision's production value and execution were top-notch. Aside from falling a little flat in its closing chapter, it is still some of the best MCU fun one can have. It was one part Marvel epic, one part ode to TV history, and all parts awesome.

1.) Loki

Sitting high atop the Marvel Disney+ throne is Season 1 of Loki. This Multiversal epic was the closest thing to a Marvel Studios big-screen blockbuster that fans have gotten in streaming series form. Tom Hiddleston’s Loki (or, at least, the one from 2012’s The Avengers) shined in the role, yet again, as he found himself between time and space, joined alongside by delightful additions to the MCU cast in Owen Wilson's Mobius, and Sophia Di Martino’s Loki Variant Sylvie.

For those that had wished there were more canon-shattering revelations in the MCU Disney+ shows, Loki delivered. Sophia Di Martino’s Sylvie shattered the Sacred Timeline in the series finale, making what was/is to come in the Multiverse Saga possible. Plus, the series also offered fans their first look at the MCU’s next Avengers-level threat in Jonathan Major’s He Who Remains (aka Kang the Conqueror), whose terrifying brand of charisma was truly something special. 

Loki was a near-perfect mix of everything Marvel Studios excels at, delivering a gripping story, engaging characters, and dynamic connections to the extended universe. It is the standard by which other MCU streaming series can and should be measured. 

Marvel's Streaming Age Has Begun

Eight Marvel streaming projects down, and so many more to go. The MCU is in the streaming age now. Pandora’s Box has been opened, and there is no going back.

These series have proven to be not only supplemental looks at lesser-known or oft-forgotten characters but also have shown that they are vital parts of the overall MCU story being told.

Be on the lookout as this list grows and changes with every coming Disney+ title. Where will Secret Invasion, Ironheart, or Daredevil: Born Again sit on this list? Check back to find out!

Moon Knight had an incredible six-episode run on Disney+, telling the story of Oscar Isaac's lead hero that has multiple personalities, namely Marc Spector and Steven Grant. However, at the tail-end of the series, Spector's third personality in the form of Jake Lockley was revealed, teasing that Moon Knight's story is far from over. 

As a result of this reveal, many have wondered if a Season 2 for Moon Knight is in the works. Marvel Studios creative and Moon Knight executive producer Grant Curtis revealed that he's on board with the idea of a sophomore season while also saying that the character fits into "any corner" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward. 

Disney+ might have also teased Moon Knight Season 2's arrival due to a new survey, but nothing has been set in stone. Now, another update about the series has been revealed.

New Rumor Reveals Moon Knight Season 2 Status 

As shared from the Trusted Sources section on the Marvel Studios Spoiler subreddit, a rumor revealed that Moon Knight Season 2 is "happening."

It is unknown if the Marvel series was already renewed on Disney+, but previous evidence may shed some light on the matter.

TikTok user @hayaattiaaa previously shared a video that may have hinted toward a sophomore season for Moon Knight. The said footage revealed director Mohamed Diab and lead star Oscar Isaac in Cairo, Egypt, teasing fans about the follow-up to the MCU show: 

Throughout his time as the Fist of Khonshu, Moon Knight has had many different looks, some more garish than others. However, his newest fashion statement seems to have a literal gleam coming from his suit. As of the current Jed Mackay run, Moon Knight's costume usually alternates between his Mr. Knight three-piece suit and his classic white caped look but with an unnatural glow.

The new aspect of Moon Knight's outfit has been a welcome addition by colorist Rachelle Rosenberg, and it has usually been chalked up as an interesting new way to make Moon Knight more mysterious. However, in his latest team-up, it is implied that the glow might have a deeper implication than just looknig really cool.

In their first mission together, Moon Knight and Kamala Khan work together to track down the robots that attacked her and the X-Men in Ms. Marvel & Wolverine #1. Later in the issue, they are joined by the new avatar of Khonshu, Hunter's Moon. As the robots ambush the trio, Hunter's Moon starts to call upon the lunar god to help them. It's then when Kamala noticed that Moon Knight has begun to glow. This implies that the Khonshu's presence causes his costume to admit a magical glow. This puts every time that Moon Knight ​​has glowed into a brand-new context, and the question becomes in what way is Khonshu connected to Marc Spector now.

The first possible theory is that Moon Knight is still in servitude to Khonshu, and the suit glowing is his presence within Marc coming out. It is confirmed that Marc and Khonshu are explictly linked again in Moon Knight #11 (2022). In that issue, Moon Knight begs Khonshu to make him a pathway to the Midnight Mission when his neighborhood and assistant Reese is in trouble. Khonshu agrees on the condition that there would be a price to pay later. Marc accepts of course, so the glow could be connected to that deal. However, there is a problem with this theory; Moon Knight has been glowing since the first issue.

The second option is that Khonshu has been using his omniscience to spy on Marc while he's been at the Midnight Mission. Khonshu has stated multiple times that him and Spector will always be connected. The definition of the word "avatar" is an incarnate piece of a deity as Khonshu. This means that when Khonshu resurrected Marc Spector at that dig site, they became forever linked. While Moon Knight did expel Khonshu from his mind, Khonshu could still be watching Moon Knight as he continues mission of justice.

The glowing of the suit may be an indicator that Khonshu is close by, and the small piece of Khonshu that still resides in Marc Spector's mind is reacting to that presence. Of course, this is all speculation: who knows what Moon Knight's future will hold. For now, comic fans will have to wait and see if the hue is foreshadowing. All they know is that Moon Knight's glow adds to the already slick look for the character.

With a number of deadly villains in his rogues' gallery, several different enemies are gunning for the spot of Moon Knight's greatest nemesis. In reality, Moon Knight's greatest nemesis may be no outside foe at all.

This idea is at the center of Moon Knight #14. In the issue, Marc Spector holds counsel with Steven Grant and Jake Lockley, all three alternate personas residing within the same body. Throughout this run of Moon Knight, Marc Spector has held the reins as he runs his Midnight Mission, a final vestige of comfort for travelers of the night who may need the protection that Mr. Knight can provide. Following Moon Knight's confrontation with the Avengers during the Age of Khonshu, Spector convinced Grant and Lockley to allow him to be solely in charge of their body, hoping a unified front would keep other heroes from thinking his dissociative identity disorder makes him a liability in the field. However, when Moon Knight nearly kills the villainous Zodiac in front of his friend Reese, Steven Grant emerges to stop him from committing murder. This leads Marc to reconvene with his other identities, determining the best way for the trio to proceed.

Jed Mackay and Alessandro Cappuccio's Moon Knight #14 revolves around this meeting of the minds, deriving its title - "Soldier, Rich Man, Scoundrel" - from Marc and his alters' identities. Throughout the issue, the three personas explore their predicament, getting to the root of their reputation as one of the Marvel universe's most dangerous heroes. In the end, they determine that the true cause of Marc Spector's problems is largely Marc Spector himself, not his alternate personas or some outside villain.

Moon Knight #14 takes a hard look at Moon Knight's history in the Marvel universe, examining how the blame may lie with Marc more than any of his villains. Though Marc and other characters often write off his excessive violence as a result of his DID, Steven and Jake point out that their influence has rarely - if ever - been a true liability to Marc, with most of his issues resulting from his own violent tendencies. In fact, Marc's alters assert that their influence has often helped Marc, balancing out his violent and isolationist tendencies with their own personalities.

As Stephen points out, Marc's own actions garnered him the reputation he carries, despite the villains and trials he's faced along the way. It's a brilliant contextualization of one of Marvel's most self-destructive characters, framing his violence and isolation essentially as an outlet for depression and self-loathing. This isn't the first time Marc’s self-hatred and depression have been addressed in this run, but it's certainly the most direct. In the end, Moon Knight's biggest issues stem from Marc's tragic actions, suppressing his alters in a bid to feel "normal" and pushing others (including Jake and Stephen) away to mitigate his own pain.

This issue marks a big and exciting change for Moon Knight going forward, as Marc finally accepts his flaws as fixable and takes steps to end his depressive spiral. He resolves to address his issues head-on with Jake and Steven, working together rather than trying to craft some new life on his own to escape his past and pain. The villain causing the most damage to Moon Knight's life and reputation is often Marc Spector, but he now knows it doesn't have to be that way forever.

Ethan Hawke played antagonist Arthur Harrow, Khonshu's previous champion, in Disney+'s Moon Knight. The foil to the multiple personalities of Marc Spector/Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) in the show, it seemed Harrow met his final fate in the show's finale when Harrow met Moon Knight's previously unrevealed third personality, Jake Lockley, who promptly shot Harrow four times. You might think that puts a definitive end to Harrow's time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but we are dealing with a television show where the main protagonist was resurrected by an Egyptian god. Could the same fate await Harrow?

ComicBook.com's Chris Killian had the chance to talk to Hawke about his new horror movie The Black Phone. During the conversation, Killian asked if Harrow is really dead. Like, for real. Hawke could say much but did tease that Harrow "Sure doesn't seem dead to me."

Marvel billed Moon Knight as a limited series, though the character is expected to appear in another Marvel Studios production. However, the creatives involved, including Hawke, have said previously that they might be interested in continuing the story in a second season of the show.

"The good news is that it's possibly both," Hawke told IGN ahead of Moon Knight's premiere in March. "It lives and breathes on its own merits, it functions as a limited series -- and if people are engaged and excited by it then it could be the origin story of a larger thing."

Speaking to ComicBook.com ahead of the premiere, Hawke explained some of the motivations behind his cult-leader-like villain. "I think he views himself as a real apostle of the Goddess Ammit, and that he's here to heal the world, and rid it of sinners, and it's gonna be a violent time, but the peace, and the beauty that will come when all these sinners are gone, it's gonna be worth it," Hawke said.

 "I think a lot of us feel that there's some part of, if you have any belief system that is strong enough, it gives you direction," he continued "A lot of us are lost, and we don't have direction, and we long for a sense of purpose, and a belief system can really give that to you, and I think he's just doubled down on his goddess, and he doesn't think in nuance, he's absolutely uncompromising in how he thinks, 'cause his dedication to this goddess is so complete. So in a way he's very simple."

Moon Knight is streaming now on Disney+. The Black Phone opens in theaters on June 24th.