I keep seeing people lamenting that Maul and Devon's master/apprentice relationship is flimsy and toxic, like that's "bad writing" and not... the whole point? You might just want a different kinda food from what these writers are cooking.
Dysfunctional and doomed relationships are generally ill-conceived, weak, and full of red flags, right at the beginning. To be well written, we just have to buy that the characters get stuck together anyway, wherein something more significant is given means to grow.
So I ask this: Do we really think Devon would just give Maul the bird and run off to go fend for herself? After three deadly hunters killed her master, nearly killed her, and will continue to hunt her? Cause I don't.
It should be really obvious Devon still doesn't like Maul, or agree with his principles. His coercion and manipulation is obvious to her, too. But as much as he wants to use her, she intends to use him back -- For safety, and for power/revenge. This is the crux of their dysfunction.
Devon will inevitably receive guidance, wisdom, and care from a twisted replacement father figure, and Maul will think this relationship is good for them both... but he won't be good enough to fully stop the cycle of abuse he comes from. The dark side will remain a path to failure.
Season 1 was a solid explanation for how this bad situation gets going. Season 2 onwards will likely explore the slippery slope Devon thinks she can balance on top of without losing herself (not that she has other great options), alongside Maul grappling with... everything.
These two do need companionship, but this situation aint it, so it's going to sting when glimmers of good flash amidst the muck. This story is going to end as tragic as it just began. If you don't like dysfunction, angst, doomed narratives, and some self reflection for dessert... I think you're watching the wrong show.
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