When Maul: Shadow Lord was announced, I thought I knew what I was in for: Star Wars’ take on The Penguin, a dark, noir-esque story of a minor villain from a previous movie trying to build a crime empire. And, considering how shockingly great The Penguin was, my expectations were high.
But this series is something different entirely. While it does have the noir tone like I thought it would, its true story is of a land fighting under the oppression of the Empire, and going to great lengths before admitting to yourself who is truly in control. It may not be Maul now, but with the Solo post-credits scene and a Season 2 renewal already in the bag, this is just a sumptuous first step as to what’s ahead.
