About this episode

The episode discusses episodes 5 and 6 of the animated series Maul: Shadow Lord, focusing on the characters and plot developments.

Everyone’s favorite Zabrak, and formerly thought-to-be-deceased Sith Lord, Darth Maul, is back with his very own animated show, Maul: Shadow Lord. In episodes 5 and 6, the Empire has come to Janix, and everything is worse for it. Marrok, the inquisitor who is yet to be fart dust, joins the search for Maul and the two fugitive Jedi. Join Couch Soup contributors Thomas Richards and Iain McParland for Watching Now: Maul Shadow Lord, as they discuss the ups and downs of the show. Is Marrok a good inquisitor? Is Daki a good Jedi Master? Why is the most interesting thing about Lawson his lovelife? And, are there AT LEAST some cool lightsaber battles?!

People in this episode

Hosts: Thomas Richards, Iain McParland

Topics covered

• Star Wars
• Darth Maul
• animated series
• Jedi
• inquisitors
• lightsaber battles

Keywords

• Star Wars
• Maul
• Darth Maul
• Jedi
• inquisitor
• animated show
• lightsaber battles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Couch Soup

Books & works: Maul: Shadow Lord

Places: Janix

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