- Network: Disney+
- Series Premiere Date: Apr 6, 2026
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Outside of “Andor” and, yes, “Star Wars Rebels,” this is easily some of the best work “Star Wars” has done in ages.
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Fortunately, the first eight episodes of Season 1 are able to weave together an exciting narrative that places as much importance on the new supporting cast as it does Maul himself.
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While it doesn’t quite reach the towering heights of Andor, it comes closer than anything else in the modern Star Wars slate, embracing a more grounded tone that feels refreshingly bold.
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Though not quite essential, Maul: Shadow Lord is a compelling and at times thrilling chapter in the villain’s ever-evolving story.
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Each episode runs less than 25 minutes and is instantly bingeable. It’s a well-made entry, better than some of the live-action films.
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Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is certainly one of the darker entries in the franchise, especially among the animated series. But there is a lot of potential to dig into the personality of one of the franchise’s most notorious villains, which is always something we look forward to seeing.
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“Shadow Lord” can capably move the “Clone Wars” story forward, but it’s not yet ready to serve as a “Star Wars” standard-bearer on its own. It’s a good time for the theatrical release schedule to finally get going again.
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This show doesn’t have that same insight [as Andor], and while it delivers what some hardcore fans want (more light saber fights, say), it abandons a galaxy of possibilities in the process.
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Across the eight episodes out of the ten provided for review, it takes a long while for “Maul” to get interesting. The series is clearly made for Clone Wars die-hards. .... However, Maul suffers from a major problem: it provides no interesting depth for the titular character.
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Maul - Shadow Lord did not give me enough, well, Maul. Despite being the titular, lead character, Maul - Shadow Lord introduces several other new players [of] the Star Wars universe and places a big focus on them.