Young Jedi Adventures

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord slammed the door with a two-episode May 4 finale—and with season 2 already locked, the franchise’s newest series is already reshaping the rankings of Star Wars TV.

Two decades into its TV era, Star Wars has launched a galaxy’s worth of series—some stellar, others forgettable—and the heavy hitters aren’t always live-action. The animated adventures often carry the franchise’s sharpest storytelling; here’s what works and what doesn’t.