MOON KNIGHT: Why Khonshu Killed Randall | JAKE LOCKLEY Connection EXPLAINED

Moon Knight Episode 5 answered a lot of questions, revealing Marc's traumatic childhood and the source of his DID. But it also created a connection between the death of his brother Randall and the moon god he currently serves.

The episode also gave us our first look at Marc's other alter, who might be called Jake Lockley. We think there's a strong reason why he's being held for a reveal at the end, and that it has to do with Khonshu controlling Marc since his childhood.

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Welcome back ScreenCrush, I’m Ryan Arey, and Moon Knight is almost at an end. Episode 5 did a lot of explaining, but there were a couple of key questions that they did not answer. Like who’s in the Sarcophagus? I think we have an answer, and a big twist that is going to blow your mind.

Now we put out a video specifically about the sarcophagus where I laid out some silly theories for fun. What we do know is that it is most likely another of Marc’s alter personalities. And we know this because Steven also came from a sarcophagus. And Marc has 2 primary alters in the comics, billionaire Steven Grant and street-smart cab driver Jake Lockely.

And we’ve been speculating about Jake Lockley being in this show all the way back in episode 2. So in this video, we’re going to add up all the evidence, and show you why this twist is going to suit the story.

You see, episode 5 not only confirmed Jake, but they showed Jake here, and gave us hints that Khonshu has been manipulating Marc for his entire life, and that he was the one who killed Randall.

First off, the best evidence for Jake Lockley bing in the show is that he is a character in the comic book. We’re not just speculating that they might introduce a random new character. In the comics Jake is darker than Marc, more violent. Marc kills because he has to, but Jake kills because he wants to.

We can also see a pattern of irregularities throughout the show. In the first episode, Steven learns he has a date with this woman. But it does not seem like Marc would be asking random women out and going on dates. He is focused on his mission to serve Khonshu. He’s living near his ex’s neighborhood–he wouldn’t go out to a high profile steak joint because he would risk bumping into her. Some other alter would have asked this woman out.

I also think Jake appeared in Germany. When Steven wakes up, his jaw is dislocated. It seems like he fell from a high place. I think that this fall knocked Marc out, and he stays out while they’re in Germany. So when Steven hands the body over, he actually hand sit to Jake. Like here, when they recover the scarab–their hand is covered in blood. It’s a very violent act, more brutal than what Marc. Remember, he didn’t try to kill the men on the roof, but this scene is a slaughter. Also, I think it’s Jake who takes over in the cupcake truck, and Marc stays out the entire time.

Elsewhere in the episode, there are two reflections watching Steven as he walks away, and they move slightly independently of each other. When he gets ready for his date, his vanity starts with two reflections, then the camera moves to indicate a third–foreshadowing the eventual reveal of a second alter.

Remember, the mirrors are a more recent thing. There used to be a more strict boundary dividing the alters]. I think what’s happening is that, as Marc and steven have become aware of each other and share memories, they’re starting to merge. But Jake is still totally separate form both of them, and they willfully ignore his existence twice. The first time is after the rooftop killing The second is when they walk by the sarcophagus instead of opening it.

Episode 2 ends showing Oscar Isaac in Cairo, cradling a bottle of booze. At the tume, I speculated that this is also Jake. because, again, Marc is laser focused on his mission to serve Khonshu, and wouldn't take the time to go Colonel willard in a hotel room.

There’s another very weird indication of Jake here. At first I thought that Steven punched himself because of Layla’s rope pulling him while he was belaying her. But that’s not the case. She hits the bottom first. And anyways they also have 2 ropes, unconnected to one another.

[ScreenCrush]

What's your theory for the final episode?

[soratruekid]

The nose punch was Marc following through on his "don't touch my wife" threat that he made to Steven earlier.

[brianscalese]

When Marc and Steven embrace, Marc is subconsciously hugging his deceased brother. That’s why they’re hug is so emphatic.

[tux]

Oscar Isaac should be in contention for a Emmy nomination for this series. This episode was a master class in acting

[cheesesoupinacan]

In support of Jake doing the killing in the show: When Marc and Steven switch places it is a gentler process. There's a whooshing sound effect and Oscar Issac rolls his eyes and his shoulders a bit. When people are killed in Germany and Cairo the transition is more forced and violent. There is a louder, pulsing sound effect and a camera shake. In these moments Steven and Marc "lose time". They cannot see from within what the person in control of the body is doing, even though there are mirrors in the cupcake van and he still has the reflective knife in Cairo. An indication that Jake is still "walled off" from Marc and Steven.

[derekdunbar]

You keep citing the scene where Oscar Isaac punches himself as evidence of Jake, but I read that as Marc punching Steven for kissing Layla. Steven reacts to getting hit, so I don't think it's another person taking full control, just another example of the partial control we saw in episode 1 when Marc (or maybe Konshu) wouldn't let Steven hand over the scarab. Marc JUST threatened Steven and then Steven kissed her anyway.

[grimm_]

The nose punch seemed pretty clearly to be Marc responding to Steven kissing Layla. but I agree on Jake appearing with the bandages and in the third sarcophogas.

[spacecadet]

A few things to point out that are slightly misconstrued in your video. The reason that Jake is ignored is intentional to show how Marc's mind represses any and all memories of immense trauma. All of that goes to Jake, and if they acknowledge him, they must also bring to surface all of the trauma he absorbed.

Jake is the protector, so he would NEVER punch Steven (Himself) Jake's entire existence is to protect the body and mind. Marc is already full of self loathing, and is at odds with Steven most of the time, so its almost surely Marc who punches Steven.

Edit: The bandage on his nose is further evidence of the abuse taken. Marc throws the punch at Steven, but Jake takes the damage. Steven didn't even remember Marc punching him.

[lazyoverlord]

Also, in episode 1 when Steven wakes up in the Alps Konshu says, “go back to sleep, worm. You’re not supposed to be here.”
Steven replies, “yep, I completely agree”
Khonshu then tells Steven to “surrender the body to Marc”
Steven: “Surrender the body? What body?”
Konshu: “Oh, the idiot’s in control”

Implying that Konshu thought he was talking to Jake after he came to with the broken jaw (yay mystic healing powers!).

[heatherfyffe]

I'm also on team "Marc punched Steven for kissing Layla." Marc was literally in his head saying "don't you dare!" And Steven resisted at first -- he's a gentleman. But then he gave in and smooched her like crazy. Marc was not happy, and decked him. There's no indication that that sound effect is *only* for when Jake takes over, it could easily apply to any transfer. And there's also no evidence that Jake requires the body to be knocked out before he takes over -- in fact in the cupcake chase, the rooftop fight, the village massacre, Steven was most definitely wide awake when Jake took over. And why would Jake be wresting control at that moment anyway? He's not particularly interested (as far as we know) in all the tomb raider stuff, he just likes mangling people. Nah, that punch was 100% Marc.

[Daddy.Snorlax]

I feel like Marc created Steven (with a “V”) to satisfy his mother and Steven quickly created Jake to take the punishment. Jake then resents both Steven and Marc. But I like the idea that Steven & Jake weren’t accidents or coincidences, but manipulations/machinations of Khonshu all along. I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

[lupe]

Anyone else notice this:

Mark turns into Steven right before the mom goes in the room.
The mom goes in and beats "Steven" cuz Mark has checked out.
BUT Steven only remembers his mom being loving and kind.

Steven states he was created to receive the abuse.
That doesn't make sense. Maybe then Jake was created to actually take the abuse.
Jake is the one that took the beatings which is why he's such a cold blooded killer

[diegovargas]

My theory is that Mark created Steven to be the perfect son and win his mother's love again but since she beat him Steven created the third personality to escape the abuse that is why he only appears to defend Steven and only knows violence. even this third personality could be violent towards his mother and for that reason they could never fix the relationship Mark was afraid of his mother he sends Steven to fix things and steven blocks these interactions sending the third personality who fights with her and creates a cycle of violence

[Fadaar]

I have absolutely no idea how they're going to wrap everything up neatly in one episode. It's either going to be a disjointed mess or leaving things open for future works.

[SombreroBeanieHat]

I already knew Oscar Isaac was gonna be good, But man he exceeded my expectations! He plays 3 different personalities so fluidly!

[penileshenanigans]

The "Jake punched steven" is one of the worst theories I've ever heard. Mark was mad he kissed his wife. It's so simple it's embarassing to suggest it was Jake for no reason other than you want it to be

[lonelyzxd]

I feel like Steven is a embodiment of his lil brother that’s why they fight in the beginning then later on save each other as if they where brothers, and also couldn’t accept the fact that Steven was gone that’s why he went back to look for him cause if he lost steven then for him it would feel like losing his lil brother completely

[voltage]

As much as I want this to be a movie, I enjoy watching the clues, guessing & breakdowns weekly. Doesn’t just feel like something you just watch and on to the next

[KPalms]

I don’t think it’s out of character for Marc to be drinking. His abusive mom just died and he is dreading going to her shiva. And then at the end of episode 2 he’s overwhelmed by his deal with Konshu. I don’t see how that would be a Jake only thing

[Thortjoland]

I don’t think this Konshu killed Roro, but I do think there’s a chance he started affecting Marc’s mind once he created Steven.
But that also brings the question of how much power over Marc was Konshu able to have while controlling Harrow? What time frame did Konshu have control of Harrow?