Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
Seen it?2026 | 1 seasons | Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it, despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Star Wars: The Clone Wars or X-Men '97, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Dave Filoni
- Sam WitwerMaul (voice)