"Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Now Streaming on Disney+"

Today is officially Star Wars Day, and fans are in for a treat with the release of a new animated series, "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld." This exciting addition to the Star Wars universe delves into the gritty lives of the assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane as they navigate the shadowy underworld. This series is 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 further enrich their narratives. If you're eager to dive into some fresh Star Wars content this weekend, here's all the information 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 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 a Disney+ subscriber, 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 to get more than just the standalone service.

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 watching them right away.

• 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" to get a better understanding of 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."