“Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” brings new life to a struggling franchise

Sci Fi TV Review: Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord delivers first-rate animation and a decent storyline with Maul taking the spotlight, and it offers a good addition to the franchise. What Is It? This Star Wars animated entry follows the former Sith Lord Maul in the years after The Clone Wars and the rise of the Galactic Empire. Stripped of much of his former power, Maul seeks to rebuild his criminal syndicate from the shadows while pursuing revenge against those wh…

How artists created Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord's gritty, painterly aesthetic

Art director Andre Kirk talks us through the process of designing Maul’s body and costume.

“Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” brings new life to a struggling franchise

Official promotional material for “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” (2026-). The dark, stylized series follows Maul’s unstable and violent quest to rebuild his criminal empire, find a new apprentice and exact revenge on his former master, Darth Sidious. COURTESY OF Lucasfilm Ltd. Warning: This review contains spoilers! In the words of Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), “This is where the fun begins.” In my experience, being a Star Wars fan is …