May the 4th be with you, because it's officially Star Wars Day! This year's celebration comes with a thrilling addition to the Star Wars universe: a brand new animated series titled "Tales of the Underworld." This series delves into the gritty lives of two iconic characters, assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane, as they navigate the treacherous underworld of the Star Wars galaxy. This new series marks the third installment in the "Tales of" anthology, following the acclaimed "Tales of the Jedi" and "Tales of the Empire."
Both Ventress and Bane were originally brought to life by Dave Filoni in the "Clone Wars" series, and "Tales of the Underworld" aims to expand their narratives even further. If you're eager to dive into fresh Star Wars content this weekend, we've got all the details you need right here.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld - Where to Stream
Get the Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming Bundle
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is exclusively available to stream on Disney+. While there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, if you missed that, Disney+ is your go-to platform. As the primary streaming service for all things Star Wars since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, Disney+ is the definitive home for this new series.
If you're not yet a Disney+ subscriber, you're in luck because there are several cost-effective options available. The best deal is the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which combines all three services into one comprehensive package. Additionally, various Disney+ bundles are available if you're looking to save money without subscribing to the service alone.
Tales of the Underworld Episodes
Unlike many other Star Wars shows, "Tales of the Underworld" is releasing all six episodes at once. You can start watching them immediately on Disney+. Here’s a list of the episodes:
- 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 yet 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 overview 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."