Today is Star Wars Day, and fans have a special treat in store: a new animated series called "Tales of the Underworld" is now available for streaming. This series delves into the shadowy lives of assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane as they navigate the treacherous underworld of the Star Wars universe. "Tales of the Underworld" marks the third installment in the "Tales of" anthology series, following "Tales of the Jedi" and "Tales of the Empire." Both Ventress and Bane were originally introduced by Dave Filoni in the Clone Wars series, and this new series aims to further expand their intriguing narratives. If you're eager to dive into fresh Star Wars content this weekend, here's all the information you need.
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"Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" is exclusively available on Disney+. Although there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, the only way to watch the series now is through Disney+. As the primary streaming service for Star Wars content since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, Disney+ is your go-to platform.
If you're not yet a Disney+ subscriber, you have several cost-saving options. The best deal currently available is the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which combines all three services into one convenient package. Additionally, there are other Disney+ bundles that can help you save if you're looking for more than just a standalone subscription.
Unlike many other major Star Wars shows, "Tales of the Underworld" releases all episodes at once. There are six episodes in total, and you can start watching them immediately.
If you're new to the characters of Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane, you might want to catch up on some of the best episodes of Clone Wars first. Here's a quick synopsis of the series 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."