Today is Star Wars Day, and fans have a special treat in store with the release of a brand-new animated series, "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld." This series continues the "Tales of" anthology, following "Tales of the Jedi" and "Tales of the Empire," and focuses on the intriguing lives of assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane as they navigate the shadowy corners of the Star Wars universe. Both characters, originally introduced by Dave Filoni in "The Clone Wars," see their stories expanded upon in this captivating new series. If you're eager to dive into fresh Star Wars content this weekend, we've got all the details you need right here.
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"Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" is available to stream exclusively on Disney+. Although there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, if you missed it, Disney+ is your only option. As the primary streaming service for all things Star Wars since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, it's the go-to platform for fans.
If you're not yet subscribed to Disney+, you have several cost-saving options. The best deal is the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which combines all three services into one package. There are also various other Disney+ bundles available if you're looking for more than just the standalone service.
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 watching them all right now.
If you're not familiar with Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane, consider watching some of the best episodes of "The Clone Wars" first. Here's a quick 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."