TMDb/Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Celebrity Witness the epic lightsaber duel 27 years in the making as Darth Maul finally faces Darth Vader in Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Season 1. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Season 1 has delivered the epic lightsaber duel fans have anticipated for 27 years. When Darth Maul first appeared in The Phantom Menace nearly three decades ago, his story seemed to conclude abruptly following his defeat and death at the hands of Qui-Gon Jinn.