Obi-Wan Kenobi did indeed kill Darth Maul in Star Wars Rebels, marking the final chapter in Maul’s long and tragic story. After years of conflict and survival following his initial defeat, Maul reappeared in the animated series Star Wars Rebels, where he sought to manipulate the young Jedi Ezra Bridger for his own purposes. His ultimate goal was to find and confront Obi-Wan Kenobi, whom he blamed for his downfall and who was protecting the Chosen One, Anakin Skywalker, on Tatooine.
Their final confrontation took place on Tatooine under the twin suns, a brief but significant encounter. Maul attempted to defeat Obi-Wan using the same deadly techniques he had once used to kill Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan’s former master. However, Obi-Wan was prepared and skilled enough to overcome Maul. In his last moments, Maul confirmed that Obi-Wan was indeed protecting the Chosen One, and with a final statement, “He will avenge us,” Maul died. This moment symbolized the passing of a dark legacy and the hope vested in Anakin Skywalker, who was destined to change the galaxy[1].
Darth Maul’s story is one of tragedy, vengeance, and the consequences of living solely for revenge. Initially introduced as a fearsome Sith apprentice wielding a double-bladed lightsaber, Maul was responsible for killing Qui-Gon Jinn during the events of The Phantom Menace. However, his overconfidence led to his defeat by Obi-Wan Kenobi, who used Qui-Gon’s lightsaber to strike him down. Despite this, Maul survived through sheer will and cunning, returning multiple times throughout the Star Wars saga, including during the Siege of Mandalore in the Clone Wars, where he clashed with Ahsoka Tano and sought to manipulate Anakin Skywalker[1].
Maul’s final death at Obi-Wan’s hands in Star Wars Rebels brought closure to his long vendetta. It also underscored the enduring conflict between the Jedi and Sith, as well as the complex fates of those caught between light and dark. Obi-Wan’s victory was not just a physical triumph but a symbolic one, protecting the future of the galaxy by safeguarding the Chosen One. Maul’s demise illustrated the ultimate cost of his obsession with power and revenge, ending his role as a dark force in the Star Wars universe[1].
