Animated Series ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Debuts With Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

The new animated Star Wars series ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ has launched to near‑universal acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes, opening with a 100 percent critics score from over a dozen reviews. Set in the aftermath of the Clone Wars, the show follows Darth Maul as he attempts to rebuild his criminal empire on a planet untouched by the rising Galactic Empire, giving fans a deeper look at one of the franchise’s most iconic villains. Critics praise the series for its stylish animation, sharp action sequences, and strong character writing, calling it one of the best‑made Star Wars TV projects in years.

As of its early release window, ‘Maul – Shadow Lord’ has briefly become the highest‑rated Star Wars project ever on Rotten Tomatoes, slightly ahead of past critical standouts such as ‘Andor’ and other animated entries like ‘Star Wars Rebels’ and ‘Star Wars Visions’. Industry coverage notes that Disney and Lucasfilm had already signaled strong confidence in the series by renewing it for a second season before its premiere. Reviewers also point out that the score may shift slightly as more critics weigh in, but the consensus so far suggests a major hit for the franchise’s animated slate and a promising new chapter for Maul’s story within the broader Star Wars timeline.