Today marks Star Wars Day, and fans have a special treat in store with the release of the new animated series, *Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld*. This series dives deep into the gritty lives of two iconic figures from the Star Wars universe: the assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane. As they navigate the perilous underworld, viewers will get a closer look at their compelling stories. This series marks the third installment in the "Tales of" anthology, following *Tales of the Jedi* and *Tales of the Empire*.
Both characters were originally introduced 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 some 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 that, Disney+ remains your go-to platform. With Disney owning Lucasfilm, it's the ultimate destination for all things Star Wars.
If you're not yet subscribed to Disney+, you have several cost-saving options at your disposal. The best deal currently available is the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which packages all three services together. There are also other Disney+ bundles if you're interested in more than just a single service subscription.
Tales of the Underworld Episodes
Unlike many other major Star Wars shows, *Tales of the Underworld* is releasing all episodes at once. There are six episodes in total, and you can start watching them 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 not familiar with Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane, you might want to start by watching some of the best episodes of *Clone Wars* first. Here's a quick synopsis 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."
