The second season of Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord will reunite two incredible characters from a galaxy far, far away. Lucasfilm's new animated series takes place after the events of Revenge of the Sith, as former Sith Lord Darth Maul attempts to rebuild his criminal empire after being taken over by the Galactic Empire. The first season of Maul: Shadow Lord was incredibly well received upon its release on Disney+ in April 2026, and a second season is already in development.
Star Wars: Maul: Lord of Shadows not only brought back the intriguing Darth Maul (voiced by Sam Witwer) from The Phantom Menace but also paired him with Devon Isara (Gideon Adlon), a young Jedi apprentice torn between conflicting feelings and forced into hiding. Under the tutelage of her master, Eko-Dio Ducky (Dennis Haysbert), Devon learned to follow the Jedi ways, but after Order 66, she began to rethink her future throughout the first season.
An encounter with Darth Maul marked a turning point for Devon, as she succumbed to the temptation of his teachings, ultimately succumbing to the Dark Side and agreeing to become his apprentice in the season finale.
Devon's voice actor, Gideon Adlon, told Star Wars.com that Maul and Devon's partnership will continue in season two, especially given how their relationship developed in season one. Adlon shared that Devon's transition to Maul is «"what she needs to do", and after the death of Master Ducky at the hands of Darth Vader, Maul - «"the safest option for her at the moment.".
«"She needs to do this, and besides, I don't think she has anywhere else to go. Despite who he is, Maul seems like the safest option for her right now.".
This creates an intriguing dynamic between Devon and Maul heading into season two, as while Devon agreed to become the crime boss's apprentice, it wasn't out of loyalty. , but because she has «nowhere to go» .
Adlon delved deeper into Maul and Devon's relationship, revealing that «"Devon found something in common between Maul and Ducky,", adding that «"She really sees Maule as a father figure.". Adlon said the true nature of Maul and Devon's relationship is «"what I'm trying to understand with her.".
«"Devon found something in Maul that she couldn't find in Daki or the people of the Jedi Order. Though they never say it, she truly does find a father figure in Maul. It's not love. It's something I'm trying to understand with her. And I will understand.".
The tense relationship between Devon and Master Ducky was evident from the very beginning of the Maul: Lord of Shadows anime, as Devon was willing to steal food to feed her starving Master, while he frowned upon it and insisted that they rely on the kindness of strangers to survive.
After Maul took Devon captive, she gradually succumbed to the temptation of the lifestyle he offered through the Dark Side, and after Order 66, which saw the Jedi constantly persecuted, Devon had little to lose by abandoning her Jedi traditions and choosing instead to fight back.
Adding to the intrigue is the fact that Maul, despite being a criminal, also opposes the Empire, particularly his former master, Darth Sidious. This means he and Devon share the same enemy, even if they approach it from different angles.
Maul's tactics ultimately worked when the group encountered the Inquisitors and Darth Vader, forcing them to work together for survival. Ultimately, Maul himself drove the nail into the coffin by allowing Darth Vader to kill Master Daki in combat, knowing this would leave Devon without a mentor, enraged, and vulnerable to the dark side.
While Darth Maul was already one of the most intriguing characters in the Star Wars universe, his alliance with a new apprentice like Devon Isala creates one of the most important dynamics in Star Wars to date, and it's set to get even more interesting in Season 2.
The dynamic between Devon and Maul will only improve in season two.
In the first season of "Maul: Lord of Shadows," the relationship between Devon and Maul was one of the best on the show, but judging by the finale, it will get even better in season two.
Many suspect that Devon will become Maul's famous apprentice, Darth Talon, from the Star Wars universe, but how she gets there remains to be seen, and it creates a very intriguing premise for the story to unfold in Maul: Lord of Shadows.
As Adlon notes, there's no love between Maul and Devon right now; it's more of a grudging trust, and Maul is playing on Devon's desire to avenge Master Ducky's death. When Devon learns Maul's involvement, it could ruin their relationship.
However, the fact that Devon sees Maul as something of a father figure adds another interesting dimension to their relationship, and it could fill the void left by Ducky, especially if Devon's true nature is explored. By the time the truth about Ducky comes out, Devon may already be too far gone to care.
The nature of the conflict between the Jedi and the Sith, as well as the relationships between Sith Lords and their apprentices, are among the most intriguing aspects of Star Wars. Maul, the Shadow Lord, fits this concept perfectly, making Maul and Devon some of the most interesting Star Wars characters to date.