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Darth Maul becomes more sinister than ever in his expected series

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Darth Maul becomes more sinister than ever in his expected series


Darth Maul, the favorite villain of many fans will have his animated series, and no, he does not come to redeem himself

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When we thought we had already seen everything in the universe of Star Wars, Maul sneaks on our screens with more anger and existential doubts than ever. Maul – Lord ShadowThe new animated series of Lucasfilm for Disney+, promises to enter a small explored period of the most tormented Exetith of the saga.

Between shadows and doubt

Announced during the Star Wars Celebration JapanThe series will be right After the end of The clone warsBut before seeing Maul Star Wars Rebelswhich temporarily places it around 19 Bby. Then, The Republic has fallenThe empire begins to consolidate and Mau, far from surrendering, has its plans.

The official synopsis has already clarified that the former -Darth Sidious pretension would not take a holiday in Naboo. “After the clone wars, Maul plans to reconstruct his criminal union on a planet not touched by the empire.” Come on, what Maul – Lord Shadow It does not go to redemption … but of survival, ambition and a very organized chaos.

But the most juicy released it Sam VedovoMaul’s usual voice in animation and video games, during his passage through the Podcast Katee Sackhoff. And no, Shadow Lord He will not soften the character.

“This goes badly compared to the worst. It is not a show to discover that Maul is an bear,” Witwer joked. “But … is it ugly like Sidious or Vader? In reality, no.”

A galaxy that has lost its magic

According to Witwer, the most interesting thing will be to see As Maul begins to question his past and the legacy of the Empire:

“It comes from an era of swords, witchcraft, magic and gentlemen. And now everything that is absorbed by a mechanized empire. Maul asks: ‘Is this what we wanted to build?'”

Although he is still ruthless and guided by anger, the character will show shades and a little humanity —Product of his multiple defeats, betrayals and pain accumulated by his (literal) started in half in The ghost threat.

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From crime to reflection

This will not be the first time we see Zabrak reconstruct. After surviving his apparent death, Maul was saved by his brother Savage Opress, with Robotic legs and became a feared figure in The clone wars. Later, in RebelHe concluded his days in front of Obi-Wan in Tatooine. But in the middle of all this, Founded the criminal union Crimson Dawnan organization that came to appear Only: a Star Wars storyFilms in which we also saw it briefly in a real action (played by Ray Park and Bent da Witwer).

Although the spin-off of Lando Calrissianwho could have explored more on Crimson Dawn, he continues in creative limbo, Shadow Lord I could Fill that void and expand the history of the Galactic world even morewho gained popularity among fans thanks to series such as The Mandalorian or Boba Fett’s book.

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Judging for what Sam Witwer has revealed, Shadow Lord will bet on a tone More adult, dark and politicalWithout neglecting dark action and mythology. The most surprising will be to see Maul face not only external enemies, but also for their decisions and the legacy of the Sith.

The series also promises to follow the high quality animation tradition of Star Warsprobably with a style similar to that of The clone wars or The bad lot. There is still no confirmation if we will see other characters such as Qi’ra or crime council members, but fans are already theorizing on possible cameos of figures such as Cad bane or even young sket.

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What can we expect?

A dark journey, but with a soul. Maul – Lord Shadow Will not try to justify the character, but to Explores its complexity as a tragic figure In a galaxy where real bad guys bring elegant clothes … and they burn entire planets.

So if that dark side of the universe fascinates you Star Wars, Mark 2026 in your calendarWhy Maul’s shadow is about to spread again.

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