Moon Knight Episode 1 Reaction: What Is The Goldfish Problem

Summary

The first episode of the Disney+ Original series “Moon Knight” is called “The Goldfish Problem” but the definition of the problem isn’t revealed until episode two.

Some people say that “The Goldfish Problem” is a reference to the main character Steven Grant’s short memory, but Goldfish don’t have short memories. That is a myth.

The true “Goldfish Problem” is: When is it okay to judge someone?

Gus Goes Missing

“Yesterday that fish had one fin, it was like that when I bought him. Today, what do you see? Two fins!” — Steven Grant S1:E1 — The Goldfish Problem

In episode one, after Steven escapes with the Scarab that points to Ammit’s tomb, he realizes that his goldfish — named Gus — now has two fins instead of one (fast forward 21 minutes and 17 seconds into episode one to see this scene). When Steven realizes Gus has two fins, he rushes to a pet shop.