Happy Star Wars Day!
The celebration comes with actual new content this year - the animated series Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is now streaming. This anthology explores the criminal underworld through the eyes of assassin Asajj Ventress and bounty hunter Cad Bane, marking the third installment in Lucasfilm's "Tales of" series after Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire.
Returning Fan-Favorite Characters
Both protagonists were originally introduced by Dave Filoni in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. These new episodes expand their stories significantly. For viewers craving fresh Star Wars material, we've got all the streaming details covered.
Where to Watch Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld
Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming Bundle
$16.99/month (with ads), $29.99/month (ad-free) - See it at Disney+
The series streams exclusively on Disney+, though selected early episodes premiered Friday via Fortnite's virtual watch party. As Disney owns Lucasfilm, their platform remains the primary destination for Star Wars content.
Non-subscribers have several cost-saving options. The best value comes from the triple-service bundle combining Disney+, Hulu and Max. Various standalone Disney+ bundles also exist for those who don't want single-service subscriptions.
Tales of the Underworld Episode Guide
Unlike other Star Wars shows with weekly releases, all six episodes dropped simultaneously:
- Episode 1 - "A Way Forward"
- Episode 2 - "Friends"
- Episode 3 - TBA
- Episode 4 - TBA
- Episode 5 - TBA
- Episode 6 - TBA
Series Overview
Viewers unfamiliar with these characters should watch essential Clone Wars episodes first. Here's Disney+'s official synopsis:
"Journey through the galaxy's criminal underworld in this six-episode anthology. Former assassin Asajj Ventress gets a second chance at life but must flee with unlikely allies, while mercenary Cad Bane confronts his past when facing a former friend turned lawman."
