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Maul — Shadow Lord Reaches 100% With Critics After New Two‑Episode Drop

Praise centers on craft that sharpens Maul’s post‑Clone Wars story.

Overview

  • The Disney+ series expanded to four episodes following Monday’s two‑episode release.
  • Early reception shows a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes with a 96% audience rating.
  • Critics and fans highlight the painterly animation, noir mood, and a grounded police‑procedural thread on Janix.
  • A featurette confirms Sam Witwer’s screams are mixed into Maul’s lightsaber audio, and producers say the duel “chanting” is atmospheric rather than a talking saber.
  • The story sits between The Clone Wars and Rebels as Maul rebuilds his syndicate on Janix and seeks to recruit Padawan Devon Izara.