Today marks Star Wars Day, and fans are in for a treat with the release of a new animated series, "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld." This series delves into the shadowy lives of two iconic characters from the Star Wars universe: assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane. As they navigate the treacherous underworld, viewers get an in-depth look at their adventures. "Tales of the Underworld" 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, originally introduced by Dave Filoni in the "Clone Wars" series, have their stories further explored in these new episodes. If you're eager to dive into some fresh Star Wars content this weekend, here's everything you need to know.
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+. While there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, if you missed it, Disney+ remains your only option. As the primary streaming service for all Star Wars content since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, it's the go-to destination for fans. If you're not yet subscribed to Disney+, there are several cost-saving options available, including the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which combines all three services into one convenient package. Various other Disney+ bundles are also available, offering different combinations to suit your needs.
Tales of the Underworld Episodes
Unlike many other Star Wars series, "Tales of the Underworld" releases all episodes at once. Comprising six episodes, you can start watching them right away.
- 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 Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane, you might want to catch up on some of the best episodes of "Clone Wars" first. Here's a quick synopsis of "Tales of the Underworld" 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."