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Contentions and Criticisms: The Limits of Believability
Despite the episode’s visual brilliance, some fans raise concerns about Maul’s portrayal. The character, traditionally rooted as a cunning, resilient Sith apprentice, now seems somewhat diminished—easily overpowered in certain moments. The fact that Maul, who’s been shown as a master manipulator and formidable warrior, appears somewhat passive or less threatening in his combat with Ahsoka feels inconsistent with his established persona and the narrative emphasis on the dark side’s strength—a point explicitly stated earlier in the episode.