I absolutely see your point, but for me the spectacular (and as you say iconic) aspects of DS II were drowned out by the silliness of it. When I saw ROTJ in '83 I was disappointed by the story but absolutely wowed by the SPFX.
I may have missed earlier hints but for some reason I imagined that you were in your 20s this whole time, Maul!
No, I’m just incredibly immature! When 900 years old you reach, look as good…
I’m 51 in 2020.