
Set about a year after the end of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Darth Maul is trying to restore his criminal organization on the planet Janix. His rapid rise to power quickly attracts unwanted attention from both the local police and the growing Empire, threatening his plans. Meanwhile, Maul discovers a young Jedi who survived the devastating Order 66 and sees potential in him as a new apprentice. Maul — Shadow Lord is a crime drama set in the Star Wars universe, inspired by classic heist movies like Heat and The Town. The story also explores a complex question: in a galaxy ruled by villains, could fighting fire with fire – even with a lesser evil – be the only way to overcome a greater threat?