Today is officially Star Wars Day, and fans have a reason to celebrate beyond the usual festivities. A new animated series, "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld," is now available for streaming. This series delves into the gritty lives of assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane as they navigate the shadowy underworld of the Star Wars universe. This is the third installment in the acclaimed "Tales of" anthology series, following "Tales of the Jedi" and "Tales of the Empire."
Both Ventress and Bane were originally introduced by Dave Filoni in the "Clone Wars" series, and this new series aims to expand their intriguing narratives. If you're eager to dive into fresh Star Wars content this weekend, you're in luck—we've got all the details you need.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld - Where to Stream
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"Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" is exclusively available for streaming on Disney+. Although there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, if you missed it, Disney+ is your go-to platform. This service is the hub for all Star Wars content since Disney acquired Lucasfilm.
If you're not yet subscribed to Disney+, you have several cost-saving options. The best value is the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which combines these three services into one convenient package. Additionally, there are various other Disney+ bundles if you prefer not to subscribe to the service on its own.
Tales of the Underworld Episodes
Unlike many other major Star Wars shows, "Tales of the Underworld" releases all episodes at once. There are six episodes in total, and you can start watching them 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, consider watching some of the best episodes of "Clone Wars" first. Here's a brief synopsis of the series, courtesy of 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."
