Star Wars: 5 Best Darth Maul Moments That Weren’t in The Movies

The horned Zabrak from Dathomir, Darth Maul, is one of the most popular and infamous villains in the entire Star Wars saga. Although his cinematic debut in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace ended with him sliced in half and seemingly gone for good, his story was far from over. Thanks to animated series like Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, as well as comics, the full extent of Maul’s journey from a Sith apprentice to a crime lord and beyond was fully fleshed out, making him one of the most complex characters in the saga.

Darth Maul’s incredible tenacity and singular focus on revenge against the Jedi who wronged him, specifically Obi-Wan Kenobi, have led to some of the most memorable (and sad) moments in the Star Wars universe.

5. His Relationship With His Brother Savage Opress

In Clone Wars, Maul was found by his brother, Savage Opress. The big reveal that Maul survived the events of The Phantom Menace was a game-changer for the Star Wars canon as a whole. However, Maul was little more than a crazed hermit, broken both mentally and physically. Savage brought him back to their home world of Dathomir, where the Nightsisters restored his mind and gave him a new set of cybernetic legs. Together, the two brothers forged an alliance, with Maul intent on using Savage to rebuild his power.

Maul’s relationship with Savage was a rare look into a more vulnerable, and even caring, side of the former Sith. They were a powerful duo, but their bond went deeper than just power. Maul treated Savage with a degree of respect he never showed anyone else. Their partnership ultimately ended in tragedy, but it was am important part of Maul’s journey back to the top.

4. His Return in Star Wars Rebels on Malachor

Decades after his apparent demise on Mandalore, Maul returned to the Star Wars galaxy once again, this time on the ancient Sith temple on the planet Malachor. His return, seeking a powerful Sith holocron, connected his path with Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, and Ahsoka Tano. He manipulated the Ezra and blinded Kanan in order to access the temple’s secrets by claiming he wanted to destroy the Sith.

Maul’s return on Malachor showed off the extent of in deception and raw power. He was a cunning enemy, able to go toe-to-toe with multiple Jedi at once, one of whom—Ahsoka Tano— bested him when she was only a teen. The episode put everything that made Maul such a memorable character with deep knowledge of the dark side, cementing his place as one of the most dangerous figures in the galaxy.

3. The Reveal That He Was Still Alive in The Clone Wars

The galaxy believed Darth Maul had been long-since defeated, but made a shocking return in the season four finale of The Clone Wars. He was found by Savage Opress on a junkyard planet, a broken and insane shell of his former self. His return was a surprising moment for both the characters and the audience, turning a presumed one-off villain into a major player that went on to color the next decade of the franchase.

This reveal was a massive turning point for The Clone Wars and for Maul’s character. It set the stage for an incredible new chapter of his story with years of unknown backstory and future, showing his remarkable resilience and determination. His survival introduced a new wild card into the conflict between the Jedi and the Sith, making his presence felt for years to come.

2. His Final Duel with Obi-Wan in Star Wars Rebels

Maul’s obsessive quest for revenge too years and finally brought him to Tatooine, where he confronted his nemesis, Obi-Wan Kenobi, one last time. The two met Season 3, Episode 20 of Rebels— “Twin Suns”— in a brief but emotionallly charged duel that was years in the making. The confrontation wasn’t a spectacle of flashy lightsaber work, but a masterfully choreographed battle of wills.

This final moment for Maul was one of the most powerful scenes in all of Star Wars. After a lifetime of hatred and rage, he found a semblance of peace in his final moments as he was dying in Obi-Wan’s arms, learning that the “Chosen One” they both sought was still alive. His last words— “He will avenge us” —offered a fitting, tragic end to his long and winding journey.

1. The Siege of Mandalore Battle with Ahsoka

The culmination of Maul’s reign as a crime lord came during the Siege of Mandalore. After murdering the leader of Mandalore and Obi-Wan’s love—Satine Kryze— and establishing himself as the leader of the famed warrior planet, he faced off against Ahsoka Tano in an epic lightsaber duel within the throne room of Mandalore. Their battle was a symphony of agility and power clashing against power, with the two Force-users perfectly matched in skill and resolve. The fight remains a high point in the Star Wars animated corner of the franchise.

This encounter with Ahsoka was the definitive showdown that showcased Maul’s full power. The duel was not just a physical struggle but a clash of philosophies, with Maul trying to recruit Ahsoka against Palpatine. His defeat in the battle marked the end of his time as a major galactic power, but the duel itself stands as one of his most iconic and thrilling moments.

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