Series writer Matt Michnovetz said they "wanted to create a roller coaster ride for new viewers who know nothing about 'Star Wars' and also veteran die-hard 'Star Wars' fans to be able to jump in and fall into this rabbit hole with all these twists and turns."

Somehow, Maul returned

Star Wars just provided a huge update on a new TV show, and it might finally mean a major Maul mystery being solved.

In advance of one-time ally Darth Maul's return in Maul – Shadow Lord, new Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni breaks down why Sidious only shows up in a handful of integral moments during both The Clone Wars and the Rebels follow-up.

Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni teases the former Sith’s return in ‘Maul: Shadow Lord,’ which dives into the twisted psychology behind an iconic Star Wars villain.

Maul - Shadow Lord star Sam Witwer explains how his earlier ideas for Darth Maul finally came to fruition on the new Star Wars show.

The comments from Dave Filoni come in advance of the next Star Wars series starring the villainous Darth Maul.