Maul: Shadow Lord • Episodes 9 & 10
May 6, 2026
Vader arrives silent and unrecognized in the Maul: Shadow Lord finale. Matthew and Erin debate what that choice reveals about Anakin, the dark side, and where Maul goes next.
Erin grew up on the prequels and Clone Wars and has a LOT to say about all things Star Wars! She also cosplays as her all-time favorite character, Ahsoka.
Learning to build a cosplay has brought so much joy to her life, and she does all she can to share it with others.
Erin is co-host of Star Wars Generations on TruStory FM.
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Vader arrives silent and unrecognized in the Maul: Shadow Lord finale. Matthew and Erin debate what that choice reveals about Anakin, the dark side, and where Maul goes next.
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