The premiere episode of Moon Knight hides one of the character's biggest allies in plain sight.Moon Knight writer Jeremy Slater confirmed that episode 1, "The Goldfish Problem," includes an appearance by Bertrand Crawley, one of Marc Spector's most reliable confidantes. Referencing the scene where Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) is talking to a golden living statue, Slater revealed that he lied about the character's exclusion from the series. "Okay, I lied a little. We’ve got a Crawley," wrote Slater, retweeting a post that connects Crawley's identity to actor Shaun Scott.

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Bertrand Crawley started out as a valuable member of Moon Knight's entourage since his introduction in Marvel Spotlight #28. Initially serving as an on-the-streets informant for the Fist of Khonshu, Crawley often helped Jake Lockley, one of Marc Spector's alters, by guiding him through the underworld of New York City. Despite living on the streets, Crawley was often depicted with a dramatic flair and is usually seen carrying a reusable tea bag.

While the Crawley Easter egg will undoubtedly appeal to long-time Moon Knight readers, the first episode of the series contains a similar nod to another one of Marc Spector's sidekicks. Eagle-eyed fans quickly identified that the name Duchamp was included in the call log of the mysterious phone Steven Grant discovers in his apartment. The Easter egg is a reference to Jean-Paul "Frenchie" DuChamp, who served as Moon Knight's pilot and friend in the original Marvel Comics. DuChamp has proven to be a faithful companion to Marc Spector, despite incurring several severe injuries while helping the vigilante.

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Despite these deep-cut references to the source material, fans hoping to see Moon Knight adapt Bushman, Marc Spector's canonical nemesis, may be disappointed. Slater recently confirmed that the creative team behind the Disney+ series opted to create an original villain rather than focus on Moon Knight's brutal rival. "His only recognizable villain was Bushman, who just felt too close to Black Panther's Erik Killmonger," explained Slater. "So we decided to invent a villain instead. Ethan Hawke in particular was instrumental in creating Harrow."

Moon Knight has earned generally positive reviews from fans and critics alike, with many reviews praising it as a breath of fresh air for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many have praised its more horror-focused tone as well as its emphasis on brutal violence, leading to a series that sets itself apart from the MCU's standard superhero formula.

Moon Knight is now streaming on Disney+

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