May the 4th be with you! Star Wars Day has arrived, and this year's celebration is even more exciting with the release of a new animated series, *Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld*. This series delves into the shadowy lives of Asajj Ventress, the skilled assassin, and Cad Bane, the notorious bounty hunter, as they navigate the treacherous underworld of the Star Wars universe. This new installment is the third in the captivating "Tales of" anthology series, following *Tales of the Jedi* and *Tales of the Empire*.
Originally introduced by Dave Filoni in the acclaimed *Clone Wars* series, these characters' stories are further explored in *Tales of the Underworld*. If you're eager to dive into some fresh Star Wars content this weekend, we've got all the essential details right here.
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 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+, there are several cost-saving options available. The best deal currently is the Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle, which offers all three services in one convenient package. There are also other Disney+ bundles you can explore if you prefer not to subscribe to Disney+ alone.
Tales of the Underworld Episodes
Unlike many other major Star Wars series, *Tales of the Underworld* is releasing all episodes at once. You can start binge-watching the six episodes 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 these characters, consider watching some of the best episodes of *Clone Wars* first. 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."