Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

What it’s about

A year after the Clone Wars, Maul has lost his power and his place in the galaxy. Hiding from the Empire that betrayed him, he travels to the planet Janix with a plan: to resurrect his criminal network, Crimson Dawn, and strike back at Palpatine. There he encounters Devon Izara, a Padawan who survived Order 66 alongside her Jedi master, Eko-Dio Daki. Maul sees in her the perfect candidate to train in the dark side, but Devon must choose between the teachings of her master and the path of power that Maul offers. Meanwhile, local police captain Lawson struggles to contain the growing criminal threat without drawing the Empire's attention, a delicate balance that begins to unravel when Inquisitors arrive on Janix.

What hooks you

The series features the voice of Sam Witwer as Maul, alongside Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario and Brandon Blum as Officer Pak. It is directed by Nate Villanueva and Saul Ruiz, with a story by Dave Filoni and George Lucas.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys stories of fallen villains seeking redemption through power, and for those drawn to tales of mentorship where the line between light and dark blurs.