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The show stars Oscar Isaac and is based on a little-known comic book character who suffers from a less discussed mental disorder - dissociative identity disorder. Previously known as the more stigmatized Multiple Personality Disorder it does get represented on TV and in movies but in most cases it's not shown well. People with it have two or more different personalities. In Moon Knight's pilot Steven Grant Isaac he learned about his alter egos Mark Spector and Isaac.

In short, as a reaction to trauma, children often estonia whatsapp list protect themselves by dissociating—separating their minds from their bodies. In a sense as a reaction to trauma Steven Mark's brain split into two distinct personalities. Oscar Isaac in Moon Knight. Photo provided by While Moon Knight's description isn't perfect, it does accurately describe some of the common experiences of patients. First there are different personalities but there is also Steven's awareness of Mark and vice versa.

The level of awareness usually varies from person to person as well as their ability to communicate with each other. Sometimes people with it develop personalities around pop culture inspirations, which is another element the show touches on. All in all the need for dramatic tension in the superhero genre and in television and film does not always mesh perfectly with representations of mental illness and film.