This makes any story with him tricky, but it feels extra redundant with this new series.

What even is science fiction anyway?

What feels far more troubling is the trend we’re now seeing within the animated realm.

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This is not to say there aren’t great characters to explore.

Darth Maul choking Bo-Katan in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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Luke Skywalker wielding his lightsaber in front of the Death Star

Darth Maul, voiced by Sam Witwer, in The Clone Wars.

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