
While at the premiere of the Shadow Lord Season 1 finale, Sam Witwer discussed how the show has given his character, Darth Maul, a chance to evolve beyond his origins in The Phantom Menace. He explained that Maul has never had time for self-reflection, always being driven by fear and a desire for power. This series, however, allows Maul to pause and consider his own motivations and what heroism means to him. Witwer noted that Maul’s approach to saving people differs from both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Palpatine, and that Maul himself would see a clear distinction between his methods and Palpatine’s – though audiences might disagree, seeing striking similarities.