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With the Empire closing in on all sides, alliances new and old are tested like never before, while Maul confronts his past to see if he’s worthy to move forward or not in the penultimate batch of episodes for Maul: Shadow Lord season one. Check out our reviews of “Chapter 7 – Call to Oblivion” & “Chapter 8 – The Creeping Fear”! Continue reading “Maul – Shadow Lord Season One Review: “Chapter 7 – Call to Oblivion” & “Chapter 8 – The Creeping Fear””
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While Maul: Shadow Lord slows down to give viewers the chilling proliferation of the Empire’s grip over Janix in the opening chapter of this set of episodes, things escalate in thrilling, gorgeously animated ways that more than make it worth it in the following chapter. Head below for our reviews of “Chapter 5 – Inquisition” & “Chapter 6 – Night of the Hunted”! Continue reading “Maul – Shadow Lord Season One Review: “Chapter 5 – Inquisition” & “Chapter 6 – Night of the Hunted””
While the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu contains a lot of the same footage we’ve seen, or at least similar scenes from different points, it’s still better than the initial teaser. It’s promising a rollicking good time at the theaters, with the same vague hints at the Mandalorian’s new groove in helping out the New Republic hunt down some Imperial Remnant warlords. While I’m still excited for the film, I don’t imagine this trailer will change anyone’s minds, and that’s okay. But it did give me pause. A realization that, outside of the 90/00’s Legends love for the New Republic era, we’ve not really had much time with the organization, and I feel like getting more stories with it could’ve helped make this feel more important, for the lack of a better term. Yet maybe that’s what The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to do, give us our first big taste of the much larger post-Return of the Jedi story Lucasfilm has planned, something Director Jon Favreau teased in his chat with Adam Savage’s Tested set visit. Ahsoka season 2 is likely later this year still…
Plenty of press, influencers, and fellow Star Wars fan sites and podcasts got to visit the set as well, and look no further than Star Wars Explained’s deep-dive to see all the goodies, which includes a TON of film and TV show props (Kh’ymm from Skeleton Crew!!) that are usually a must-see at Star Wars Celebration. Also, those same people saw the first 18 minutes or so, which sounds like it’s basically the AT-ATs in the snow sequence and some of the Colonel Ward talking to Din Djarin and Grogu that we’ve seen in the trailers. The Mandalorian and Grogu is almost a month away, with tickets now live to buy, novelty popcorn buckets to decide on, and even the promise of the soundtrack releasing early (what’s the “Qui-Gon’s Noble End” track listing going to be? “Din Djarin Dims”?), while our review should be out shortly after May 21!
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After an exciting and promising start, Maul: Shadow Lord returns for its third and fourth episodes, “Chapter 3 – Whispers in the Unknown” & “Chapter 4 – Pride & Vengeance”. Of the two, “Chapter 3” was my favorite and is already easily my favorite of the season, as Maul hones in on Devon and pieces shift into place for Janix’s answer to Maul’s incursion, though “Chapter 4” is no slouch, ending on an ominous arrival that’ll change the show going forward, though it does help raise some questions about the show’s timely nature (and lack thereof). Buckle up, let’s dive into what made this another memorable double release! Continue reading “Maul – Shadow Lord Season One Review: “Chapter 3 – Whispers in the Unknown” & “Chapter 4 – Pride & Vengeance””
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To paraphrase an earworm of a 90’s tune, he gets knocked down again but you can never quite keep him down. Maul is back and ready to enact his revenge on the Shadow Collective who betrayed him and moved on without him, setting up for the seedy and intriguing new show, Maul: Shadow Lord. The two-episode premiere, “Chapter 1 – The Dark Revenge” & “Chapter 2 – Sinister Schemes”, sets a luscious, neo-noir stage for Maul’s return to the underworld, pulling in a cast of characters that are just taking form as the second episode ends, all through some of the most gorgeous animation, moody soundtrack, and layered vocal performances in Star Wars animation to date! Continue reading “Maul – Shadow Lord Season One Premiere Review: “Chapter 1 – The Dark Revenge” & “Chapter 2 – Sinister Schemes””
The final trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord unleashed loads more footage, playing up the horror angle of a what Maul unchained and out for revenge looks like. In short, the spooky shot of his horned shadow engulfing the Padawan Devon Izara (Gideon Adlon) is living rent free in my brain, right next to the edit of John Williams’ iconic “Duel of the Fates”. Otherwise in the new trailer, we get to hear a lot more from Wagner Moura’s Captain Brander Lawson, who just premiered in the first issue of the tie-in comic miniseries, Shadow of Maul, while Izara’s doubts about the future of the Jedi Order, to the point she might be willing to team up with Maul, come to forefront and make her upcoming journey one we can’t wait to watch. Maul: Shadow Lord‘s two-episode premiere is almost here, April 6, and Lucasfilm was kind enough to also unveil the episode titles and a final poster, both of which you can see below. Otherwise, head back to the Manor after April 6 as we deliver our reviews of what the trailer is calling the buzzy “Age of Maul.” Continue reading “Final Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer Showcases Horned Horror, Revenge”
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While we’re less than a month away from the premier of the new animated show, Maul: Shadow Lord, fans can get a sneak peek of some of its characters and main setting with the prequel comic series, Shadow of Maul! Written by Benjamin Percy with art by Madibek Musabekov and Luis Guerrero, Shadow of Maul #1 is a moody, dark, and intriguing start to the miniseries, where teases abound for the show’s detective and his robot sidekick. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Shadow of Maul #1”
It doesn’t seem possible that we’re already at the 10th Anniversary of Rogue One‘s release, but maybe it’s because we just finished Andor last year? Or I don’t want to admit the passage of time? Either way, Marvel isn’t letting us forget it’s time to celebrate, as they have put together a series of one-shots focusing on key characters, like Cassian Andor, Jyn Erso, and even Chirrut & Baze, which kicks off this May! In other Marvel news, we have our first glimpse at the one and only Women’s History Month variant cover for 2026, done by a new to Star Wars artist, Elena Casagrande! Coincidence the upcoming Rogue One comics only has one marginalized creative? Yes, but not a surprise when it comes to comics. Anyways, head below for the first details on all 5 Rogue One issues, several covers for it, and the preliminary Women’s History Month cover! Continue reading “Comic News: Rogue One 10th Anniversary Comics, Marvel’s Sole 2026 Women’s History Month Variant Unveiled”
First there was the pseudo-beer commercial at the Super Bowl. Then there was all the merchandising reveals. And now, our first big trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu! The first teaser didn’t quite land for me, but it also hit at a bitter time given Disney’s choices with Jimmy Kimmel. Yet this new trailer is ticking all the right boxes by teasing some of the film’s plot, lots of fun action and weird creatures, and a helluva lot more of Pedro Pascal’s face, to the point I’m damn glad I didn’t make bets with some friends over how much we’d see him with his helmet off. Let’s discuss it a little more below, but just know, I was going to be sat ANYWAYS for The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 22, this just helped make that trip all the more exciting. Continue reading “The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Teases Plot, Thrills, Pedro’s Face”
Announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, Maul: Shadow Lord’s first public teaser dropped today, setting the mood for the ex-Sith Lord’s newest appearance. Debuting April 6 with a two-episode premiere, Maul: Shadow Lord will follow the character’s rise in the underworld, finding a potential apprentice to help him, and the Inquisitorious’ attempts to hunt him down. Find out about the new cast, learn about the luscious animation, and more below! Continue reading “Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer Debuts Impressive Animation, Two Episode Premiere April 6!”
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