Darth Maul returns in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and in this solo episode of the Star Wars Time Show, Matt breaks down everything revealed in the first teaser trailer.

This episode features a full shot-by-shot trailer breakdown, along with a deep dive into what the series tells us about Maul’s mindset after The Clone Wars, the brand-new planet Janix, and the state of the galaxy in the early years of the Empire.

Topics discussed include:

• Where Shadow Lord fits in the post-Order 66 timeline

• Why Janix is a critical setting for Maul’s next move

• Maul’s evolution now that he’s no longer a Sith

• Devon Izara and the possibility of a new apprentice

• Crime syndicates, democracy, and underworld politics

• The Inquisitorious, Marrok, and Imperial expansion

• Why this series is being positioned as a fully serialized story

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord premieres April 6, 2026 on Disney+, with a two-episode debut and a May the 4th finale.

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