Star Wars Creators Reveal Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Inspired Maul: Shadow Lord's New Jedi Master
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon details how the creative team behind Star Wars: Maul, Shadow Lord modeled the new Jedi Master Eeko-Dio Daki after iconic heroes like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn.
Star Wars continues to expand its darker corner of the galaxy with Maul: Shadow Lord, a gritty animated series currently streaming on Disney Plus. The show follows the former Sith lord as he attempts to rebuild a criminal empire on the lawless planet of Janix. Alongside familiar tension with local law enforcement, Maul finds himself crossing paths with a wayward young Jedi named Devon Izara, whom he hopes to recruit as a new apprentice. However, Devon already answers to a seasoned mentor, a mysterious new Jedi Master named Eeko-Dio Daki.
In a recent interview with Polygon, executive producer and head writer Matt Michnovetz explained that Daki draws heavy inspiration from franchise royalty like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn. The creative team deliberately gave the character a hyphenated name to evoke a regal, ancient era, styling Daki as someone who is hundreds of years old and deeply stoic in his nature. Despite a ragged appearance that speaks to the harsh realities of the post-Order 66 landscape, Daki maintains the calm composure, intelligence, and emotional awareness that defined those iconic cinematic masters.
That dynamic sets up an intriguing narrative arc for the rest of the season. Much like Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan before him, Daki faces an uphill battle trying to keep his hotheaded Padawan grounded while the galaxy crumbles around them. With new episodes dropping weekly on Mondays through May 4, fans are watching closely to see if Daki can successfully guide his apprentice away from the dark temptations offered by Maul, or if history will repeat itself in the most painful way possible.
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Original article: Polygon