Today is officially Star Wars Day, and fans are in for a treat with the release of a brand new animated series titled "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld." This series delves into the shadowy lives of two fan-favorite characters: the assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane. As they navigate the dangerous underworld of the Star Wars universe, viewers will be treated to thrilling new adventures. "Tales of the Underworld" is the latest addition to the acclaimed "Tales of" anthology series, following in the footsteps of "Tales of the Jedi" and "Tales of the Empire." Both main characters were originally introduced by Dave Filoni in the "Clone Wars" series, and this new series aims to expand their intriguing narratives further. If you're looking to enjoy 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 available exclusively on Disney+. While there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, Disney+ remains the sole platform to stream the entire series. This is because Disney, the owner of Lucasfilm, has made Disney+ the primary streaming destination for all Star Wars content.
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Tales of the Underworld Episodes
In contrast to many other major Star Wars shows, "Tales of the Underworld" is releasing all episodes at once. The series consists of six episodes, all of which are now available for streaming.
- 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, consider starting with some of the best episodes of "Clone Wars" to get a better understanding. 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."