Season 1 – Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

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Apr 2026

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After the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.

Critics Consensus

An inspired look into the depths of an iconic character, Maul once again proves that through kinetic, vibrant, and engaging animation the Star Wars saga can continue in masterful spades.

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Driven by a complex antihero, Star Wars: Maul -- Shadow Lord marks a promising return for the beloved franchise with its best animation yet.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

Apr 20

2.5/5

The stylised visual palette speaks to Maul’s tortured extremes, which is helpful because the writing doesn’t add a great deal to a character who has most often been a menacing adversary. It’s one for the dedicated fans.

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Elijah Gonzalez

AV Club

Apr 14

B-

This latest retread doesn’t meaningfully expand on the Star Wars mythos or take it to new places, but it is a largely well-executed genre romp that’s elevated by Lucasfilm Animation’s honed aesthetic chops.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Apr 8

3/4

It’s a well-made entry, better than some of the live-action films. Plus it’s always a good time when you can watch Stormtroppers and their devious ilk get their butts kicked.

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Adrian Ruiz

But Why Tho?

6/10

Star Wars has already made Maul more interesting than this, and Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Season 1 too often settles for the safest version of him.

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Emmet Asher-Perrin

Reactor

In an era where television rarely gets enough time to unspool, it’s particularly enjoyable to watch an entire season (even a 10-episode one) center on a single question: What will bring Devon around to Maul’s teachings?

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Andres Cabrera

Geeks of Color

9/10

Maul – Shadow Lord is what fans were hoping for, a non-stop thrill ride, with one of our favourite Star Wars characters causing a ruckus only in a way he can. This is a series every fan should tune in to.

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Eric S

@RT27117716 12h

Really surprised, thought the show was great with emotion, great voice acting, the coolest and most interesting female star wars character and Vader was awesome. 10/10 -

M W G

@RT87427849 14h

The old Star Wars is back. Dave Filoni is going in the correct direction that George Lucas had for the sequel trilogy.

Rick O

@RT28474671 15h

An incredibly hyped series. I watched it and couldn't understand why. The active promotional campaign began several weeks before the release, and some bloggers were already "qualified" to conclude from the trailer that it would be a "masterpiece." Now everything has fallen into place: The Mandalorian and Grogu are rumored to be a colossal flop, so the cunning marketers decided to push a less expected but more reliable project to the limit. Maul: Shadow Lord isn't particularly memorable. Yes, there's Maul and that cute little Jedi girl with the facial features of a grown woman.

Cornelius F

@RT51798445 15h

This is one of the best pieces of Star Wars created since Episode 3. The antihero Maul and his pain and suffering are really well shown in this and the animation is just amazing

Petr H

@RT82928067 16h

This is what we all wanted to see: our beloved legendary characters in an epic showdown with the legendary Sith Lord himself. The voice acting was top of a line, as always. Legendary Sam Witwer brought our beloved former Sith Lord to a time where all of us had the same questions: Did he meet this person or that person? What was he up to during this period? I can’t express enough love and support for this. It is truly one of the top three animated shows of all time. The visuals are stunning, the voice acting is legendary, and none of the characters feel like bland strangers with power complexes or no history. 10/10. Thank you, Sam and Dave, for making this real, and I hope and pray you continue this legendary endeavor.

dimitar G

@RT38534004 17h

Amazing best thing after 1,2 seasons of Mandalorian!

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Dave Filoni

Creator

Sam Witwer

Maul

Gideon Adlon

Devon Izara

Wagner Moura

Brander Lawson

Richard Ayoade

Two-Boots

Dennis Haysbert

Master Eeko-Dio Daki

Episode 1

Aired Apr 6, 2026

Chapter 1: The Dark Revenge

In the criminal underworld of Janix, Maul enacts a plan to consolidate his power.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 6, 2026

Chapter 2: Sinister Schemes

Maul seeks to enlighten his new prisoners while Lawson pursues him.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 13, 2026

Chapter 3: Whispers in the Unknown

As Maul's plans come together, Devon considers her options.

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Episode 4

Aired Apr 13, 2026

Chapter 4: Pride and Vengeance

A confrontation between Lawson and Maul threatens everyone.

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Episode 5

Aired Apr 20, 2026

Chapter 5: Inquisition

Captain Lawson faces a sobering new reality.

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Episode 6

Aired Apr 20, 2026

Chapter 6: Night of the Hunted

Pushed to their breaking point, the heroes have no choice but to run.

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Episode 7

Aired Apr 27, 2026

Chapter 7: Call to the Oblivion

As enemies close in, Maul is forced to make a stand.

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Episode 8

Aired Apr 27, 2026

Chapter 8: The Creeping Fear

A hasty escape plan proves dangerous, while an isolated Maul regroups.

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Episode 9

Aired May 4, 2026

Chapter 9: Strange Allies

Trust is tested as newly forged allies navigate the only way out.

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Episode 10

Aired May 4, 2026

Chapter 10: Finale

One last test, one last chance to escape and survive.

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