About this episode

The episode dives into the first season of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, discussing expectations, character arcs, and emotional moments.

We’re diving into the ENTIRE first season of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord in Part 1 of our special two-part retrospective series!The crew from *Explore the Force* breaks down our original expectations, favorite characters, best arcs, biggest surprises, emotional moments, and the scenes that made this season unforgettable. We also discuss how this story changed our view of Maul and why this may be one of the darkest Star Wars stories in years.Plus:Favorite CharactersPacing and PlotTop character arcsHidden themesEarly Season 2 predictionsSubscribe to *Explore the Force*

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Books & works: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord

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