It's officially Star Wars Day, and fans have a thrilling reason to celebrate with the release of a new animated series, *Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld*. This series delves into the shadowy lives of assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane as they navigate the treacherous underworld of the Star Wars galaxy. As the third installment in the "Tales of" anthology series, following *Tales of the Jedi* and *Tales of the Empire*, it continues to enrich the lore originally introduced by Dave Filoni in the *Clone Wars* series. If you're eager to dive into fresh Star Wars content this weekend, 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 available to stream exclusively on Disney+. While there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, if you missed it, Disney+ is your only avenue to catch the series. As the primary streaming service for all things Star Wars since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, Disney+ is the go-to platform for fans.
If you're not yet subscribed to Disney+, there are several cost-saving options available. The best deal currently is the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which combines all three services into one convenient package. Additionally, various other Disney+ bundles exist if you're looking to get more bang for your buck without subscribing to just Disney+ alone.
Tales of the Underworld Episodes
Unlike many other major Star Wars shows, *Tales of the Underworld* releases all episodes at once. With a total of six episodes, you can start binge-watching 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 new to Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane, consider watching some of the best episodes of *Clone Wars* to familiarize yourself with these characters. Here's a quick synopsis of the series 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."