Where Is Maul During Obi-Wan Kenobi
Darth Maul isn't going to appear in Obi-Wan's Disney+ show, which leaves a big question of where is Maul during Obi-Wan Kenobi. The two Star Wars characters have had their stories tied together ever since Obi-Wan cut Maul in half during Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace. Their longtime rivalry in the franchise could lead many to believe that the Obi-Wan Kenobi series is a great chance to bring them back together. Original plans for Darth Maul to appear in Obi-Wan's show were scrapped, with Lucasfilm even confirming that Ray Park's villain won't appear alongside Ewan McGregor's Jedi.
When it came to creating the Obi-Wan Kenobi show, it was decided by Lucasfilm to place the limited series almost directly between Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. It is confirmed that the series takes place 10 years after Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker fought on Mustafar, resulting in the chosen one getting the iconic Darth Vader armor. The passage of time means Obi-Wan Kenobi is set in 9 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin) in the Star Wars timeline, which allows the show to feature McGregor's aged Jedi as more of a recluse on Tatooine, as he watches over a young Luke Skywalker.
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With Obi-Wan Kenobi taking place in 9 BBY, where Darth Maul is located is actually quite clear thanks to the expansive Star Wars transmedia canon. The setting for the Disney+ show means it takes place roughly a year after Maul was last seen in live-action when he made a surprise appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story's ending. His return in Solo showed the former Sith Lord is now running a powerful crime syndicate known as Crimson Dawn. Maul decided to rule
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