‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’ Is an Uneven but Promising Extension of the ‘Clone Wars’ Saga: TV Review
Why it matters: The new 'Maul' series confirms the continued shift of Star Wars' focus to streaming platforms like Disney+.
- Star Wars has shifted its center from multiplexes to living rooms, with Disney+ series like “The Mandalorian” becoming central.
- 'Clone Wars' has been elevated to a load-bearing pillar of the Star Wars canon, bridging the gap to the Disney+ era and influencing live-action shows like 'Ahsoka'.
- 'Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord' is the latest series, created by Dave Filoni and starring Sam Witwer, Wagner Moura, Richard Ayoade, and Dennis Haysbert.
- The series is set on the urban planet Janix in the early days of the Galactic Empire, post-"Revenge of the Sith," and portrays Maul as a crime baron.
The new Disney+ series, “Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord,” is an uneven yet promising extension of the “Clone Wars” saga, further blurring the lines between animated and live-action Star Wars content. Created by Dave Filoni and featuring Sam Witwer as Maul alongside high-profile costars, the show is set to explore Maul's post-"Revenge of the Sith" life as a crime baron.
