Maul – Shadow Lord
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Maul – Shadow Lord becomes one of the highest rated Star Wars projects on Rotten Tomatoes
The new animated Star Wars show, Maul – Shadow Lord, has achieved a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 25 reviews, making it one of the highest-rated projects in the franchise. The series picks up after The Clone Wars, following Maul as he attempts to rebuild his criminal empire and recruit a young apprentice.
Maul – Shadow Lord review: "Sam Witwer gives his strongest Maul performance yet in the most visually striking animated Star Wars show"
Maul – Shadow Lord is a visually striking animated Star Wars series that delves into the character's wrath and vulnerability, featuring a strong vocal performance from Sam Witwer. While the animation is atmospheric and the supporting cast is lively, the development of Maul and Devon's dynamic is slow, and some storylines feel isolated.
What is the Shadow Collective in Maul – Shadow Lord? Explaining the crime group's Clone Wars and Mandalorian…
The Shadow Collective is a crime group featured in Maul – Shadow Lord, with roots in The Clone Wars. This organization, composed of syndicates like the Black Sun, Pykes, and Hutts, was united by Maul and Savage Oppress to aid the Death Watch in retaking Mandalore. After Maul's eventual defeat and capture, the collective dispersed, though Maul retained influence through Crimson Dawn.
Shadow Lord is "a whole 'nother level of character depth" for Sam Witwer's Maul "where you get…
Sam Witwer, the voice actor for Maul, describes the upcoming "Maul – Shadow Lord" as a project that delves into a new level of character depth for the villain. This series marks the first time Maul will be the central character, exploring his psyche more deeply than ever before.
Even though Maul's story continues after Shadow Lord in Solo and Rebels, it's "not necessarily a straight line," the Star Wars show's director says
The supervising director of Maul – Shadow Lord, Brad Rau, along with writer Matt Michnovetz and executive producer Athena Yvette Portillo, discussed the challenges of creating a new story for the character. They emphasized that the series is designed to be accessible to new viewers while remaining true to Maul's established journey across various Star Wars media, including The Clone Wars, Solo, and Star Wars Rebels.
Star Wars animated series 'Maul: Shadow Lord' season 2 confirmed
Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni has confirmed that the Star Wars animated series Maul: Shadow Lord will receive a second season. Season 1, exploring the Sith Lord's efforts to rebuild his criminal syndicate after the Clone Wars, will stream on Disney+ from April 6 to May 6.
Maul – Shadow Lord's Twi'lek apprentice is in a "tug of war" between Maul and her Jedi Master, and the Star Wars shows' creatives are "fascinated" by the fan theories
The upcoming Star Wars series Maul – Shadow Lord will explore the complex relationship between Maul and his Twi'lek apprentice, Devon Izara, who is also being trained by her Jedi Master. Creatives from Lucasfilm are fascinated by fan theories surrounding the show, particularly those connecting it to George Lucas's unused plans for Maul. The series premieres on Disney Plus on April 6.
Maul – Shadow Lord's Inquisitors are "creepier than we've ever seen them," including…
The Star Wars series Maul – Shadow Lord will feature the return of the Inquisitor Marrok, who was first seen in Ahsoka. Supervising director Brad Rau, writer Matt Michnovetz, and executive producer Athena Yvette Portillo discussed Marrok's intimidating presence and his role investigating Maul. The show, streaming on Disney Plus starting April 6, will also include the Eleventh Brother.
Dave Filoni suggests Maul – Shadow Lord will honor George Lucas' scrapped Star Wars ideas
Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni stated that the new animated series Maul – Shadow Lord will honor George Lucas' original plans for the character. Filoni discussed his conversations with Lucas about Maul's future, aiming to bring some of those ideas to light. The series is set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, featuring Maul rebuilding his criminal syndicate and forming an alliance with a Jedi Padawan.
What to watch before Maul – Shadow Lord: 16 essential Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels episodes
This guide recommends 16 essential episodes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels to watch before the release of Maul – Shadow Lord. It details key plot points for Darth Maul's story, including his survival, rise as a crime lord, and confrontations with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka Tano.
Original Solo directors Lord and Miller seemingly confirm they were signed on for more than one Han Solo Star Wars movie
Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have indicated they were originally signed on for more than one Star Wars film during their tenure on Solo. The duo was replaced by Ron Howard during production of the Han Solo origin story. A new animated series, Maul – Shadow Lord, will explore events prior to Solo.
One of the Maul – Shadow Lord episode titles is an amazing, deep-cut Revenge of the Sith Easter egg
The upcoming animated Star Wars series, Maul – Shadow Lord, features an episode title that serves as a deep-cut Easter egg referencing a rumored title for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Episode 8 is officially titled 'The Creeping Fear,' a name that was widely speculated before the film's release in 2005. The series is set a year after The Clone Wars and promises action sequences and lightsaber duels.