Today marks Star Wars Day, and it's not just any celebration; there's a fresh animated series to dive into right now. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld delves into the gritty lives of assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane as they navigate the murky depths of the Star Wars universe. This series is the third installment in the "Tales of" anthology, following Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire.
Both main characters were originally introduced by Dave Filoni in the Clone Wars series, and these new episodes aim to expand their stories even further. If you're eager to immerse yourself in new Star Wars content this weekend, we've got all the details you need below.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld - Where to Stream
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To cut to the chase, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is available to stream exclusively on Disney+. While there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, if you missed it, your only option now is Disney+. As the primary streaming service for all things Star Wars, given Disney's ownership of Lucasfilm, it's the go-to platform for fans.
If you're not yet subscribed to Disney+, you have several cost-saving options at your disposal. The best deal currently is the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which combines all three services into one package. Additionally, there are various other Disney+ bundles available if you're looking to get more bang for your buck.
Tales of the Underworld Episodes
Unlike many other major Star Wars shows, Tales of the Underworld releases all episodes at once. There are a total of six episodes, and you can start watching them all right now.
- Episode 1 - "A Way Forward"
- Episode 2 - "Friends"
- Episode 3 - TBA
- Episode 4 - TBA
- Episode 5 - TBA
- Episode 6 - TBA
What Is It About?
If you're not familiar with the main characters of this series, you might want to start by watching some of the best episodes of Clone Wars first. Otherwise, here's a quick synopsis of the series directly from Disney+:
"Enter the galaxy’s dangerous underworld in this six-episode journey through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law."