Common Sense Media Review
By Polly Conway
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Classic villain threatens in animated sci-fi; violence.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
What's the Story?
In STAR WARS: MAUL - SHADOW LORD, Janix's local gangster scene is mystified when a new face in town performs a successful criminal heist. But who's the mystery man that's homing in on their territories? It's no spoiler to say that it's Shadow Lord Darth Maul and his Shadow Collective. He's in town looking to start fresh, and he's also on the hunt for a new protege. Could it be young Devon (Gideon Adlon), who happens to be a Jedi?
Is It Any Good?
This series, set directly after the Clone Wars, deftly presents another Star Wars underworld. Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord is an action-packed journey reminiscent of live-action shows like The Penguin, where villains get the star treatment. The voice cast is solid; a standout is British comedian Richard Ayoade, who was born to play one of the universe's fussy droids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Darth Maul. Do you think Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord is about him? Or the people who fight against him?
How do Lawson and Two-Boots work together to fight crime?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 6, 2026
- Cast : Sam Witwer , Gideon Adlon , Wagner Moura
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : Aliens , Robots , Space
- TV rating :
- Last updated : April 7, 2026
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate