Today marks Star Wars Day, and fans have a special treat in store with the release of the new animated series, "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld." This thrilling addition to the Star Wars universe explores the shadowy lives of assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane as they maneuver through the galaxy's underworld. As the third installment in the "Tales of" anthology series, following "Tales of the Jedi" and "Tales of the Empire," this series promises to enrich the narratives of these characters originally brought to life by Dave Filoni in the Clone Wars. If you're eager to dive into fresh Star Wars content this weekend, we've got all the details you need.
For $16.99/month with ads or $29.99/month ad-free, you can see it at Disney+. "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" is available exclusively on Disney+, the go-to streaming service for all things Star Wars since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm. While there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, Disney+ is your only option if you missed that.
If you're not yet a Disney+ subscriber, there are several cost-saving options available. The best deal is the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which combines all three services into one convenient package. Alternatively, various Disney+ bundles are available if you prefer not to subscribe to the service alone.
Unlike many other major Star Wars series, "Tales of the Underworld" releases all episodes at once, allowing you to binge-watch the entire series right away. Here's the lineup:
If you're new to the main characters of this series, consider watching some of the best episodes of Clone Wars first to get familiar with them. Here's a brief synopsis of "Tales of the Underworld" 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."