Disney+ Launches Star Wars: Underworld Series

It's officially Star Wars Day, and the celebration comes with exciting new content - the premiere of animated series Tales of the Underworld. This latest installment explores the dangerous journeys of assassin Asajj Ventress and bounty hunter Cad Bane through the Star Wars criminal underworld. Marking the third chapter in Disney's "Tales of" anthology, it follows the successful Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire.

Created by Dave Filoni, both characters first appeared in Clone Wars, and these new episodes expand their compelling backstories. For fans seeking fresh Star Wars adventures this weekend, here's everything you need to know.

Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld - Where to Watch

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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld streams exclusively on Disney+. While the first two episodes had a special Fortnite premiere event, Disney+ remains the primary platform for all official Star Wars content since Disney acquired Lucasfilm.

New subscribers can access several money-saving bundle options. The most comprehensive deal combines Disney+, Hulu and Max. Various other discounted Disney+ bundles are also available for those who prefer not to subscribe individually.

Tales of the Underworld Episodes

This anthology series breaks from traditional weekly releases, dropping all six episodes simultaneously for immediate binge-watching:

Episode 1 - "A Way Forward"
Episode 2 - "Friends"
Episode 3 - "The Job"
Episode 4 - "The Trial"
Episode 5 - "The Escape"
Episode 6 - "Redemption"

Series Overview

For viewers unfamiliar with these iconic characters, we recommend catching up with key Clone Wars episodes first. Here's the official Disney+ synopsis:

"Journey into the galaxy's treacherous underworld through this six-episode character study of two legendary antagonists. Former assassin Ventress gets an unexpected shot at redemption and must flee with an unlikely protector, while notorious gunslinger Cad Bane confronts his past when he encounters a former ally who now upholds the law."