Critics are praising the new Disney+ series, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, which continues the story after The Clone Wars. As of today, it has a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
In the animated series, Sam Witwer returns as the voice of Maul, a powerful Sith lord determined to restore his criminal organization. He travels to the planet Janix in search of a new apprentice to carry out his plans.
Dave Filoni, the creator of the new series Ahsoka and a co-writer for the upcoming movie The Mandalorian and Grogu, launched the show with its first two episodes on Disney+ last week.
Despite having seven more parts still to come before the series concludes on Star Wars Day (May 4th), Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is already receiving rave reviews. Currently, it holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 36 critic reviews.
You can read a selection of these reviews below:
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Mama’s Geeky
This story is dark, realistic, and lets Darth Maul truly take center stage. It also features compelling new characters and is visually stunning thanks to its beautiful animation.
ScreenAnarchy
This is the most thrilling series so far. Featuring incredible lightsaber duels, huge space battles, and intense vehicle chases across the landscapes of Janix, the animated Star Wars shows are consistently improving with each new release.
Decider
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is a particularly grim installment in the Star Wars universe, especially when compared to other animated shows. However, it offers a great opportunity to explore the complex character of one of the franchise’s most well-known villains.
GamesRadar+
As a huge Star Wars fan, I was completely blown away by this! It’s gorgeous to look at, and it really dives into the story of one of the most fascinating characters in the whole saga. What really made it special was Sam Witwer’s voice work – he was incredible! Plus, the other characters were really fun and brought a lot of energy to the show.
The Playlist
This series is a captivating and surprisingly deep return to form, bringing back the danger, intrigue, and real ethical dilemmas that have been missing from this universe for too long.
Polygon
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is a beautifully crafted story that both celebrates classic detective fiction and reminds us why Darth Maul has always been such a popular character.
Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord is streaming now on Disney+.
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