Today is officially Star Wars Day, and fans have a special treat to celebrate with the release of a brand-new animated series, *Tales of the Underworld*. This series delves into the shadowy lives of the assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane, as they navigate the treacherous underworld of the Star Wars galaxy. This is the third installment in the captivating "Tales of" anthology series, following *Tales of the Jedi* and *Tales of the Empire*. Both characters were originally introduced by Dave Filoni in the *Clone Wars* series, and this new series aims to expand their intriguing narratives further. If you're eager to dive into some fresh Star Wars content this weekend, we've got all the details you need.
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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is exclusively available for streaming on Disney+. While there was a virtual watch party for the first two episodes in Fortnite on Friday, if you missed that, Disney+ is your only option. As the primary streaming service for all Star Wars content since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, Disney+ is your go-to platform.
If you're not yet subscribed to Disney+, you have several cost-saving options. The best deal is the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle, which combines all three services into one convenient package. There are also various other Disney+ bundles available if you're looking to get more than just a standalone service.
In contrast to many other major Star Wars shows, Tales of the Underworld is releasing all episodes at once. With a total of six episodes, you can start watching them right away.
If you're not familiar with the main characters of this series, it might be worth watching 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."