Disney’s Star Wars has been host to numerous exciting additions to the Star Wars universe, including but not limited to the Bad Batch and Rebels animated cartoon series, as well as the live-action Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett shows. It seems that Disney has no chance of slowing down with new releases, seeing that we were once more recently spoiled by the overlords as we receive a new look into previously unexplored parts of two fan-favorite characters in the all-new Star Wars animated series Tales of the Underworld.

However, with other IPs and creative ventures swarming about for your attention lately (see other exciting media news, such as the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 or the Oblivion remaster, to throw in some gaming hype for you), we thought we’d make this blog post to help you decide whether or not you decide to throw some hard-earned free time in the can in exchange for some intergalactic outlaw action.

Story Overview

According to our very own Star Wars expert Drew Minerva (we have a lot on the team), Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld (mostly) focuses on the escapades of legendary bounty hunter Cad Bane and Jedi padawan turned Sith assassin Asajj Ventress roughly three years after when the movie Revenge of the Sith takes place in-universe. The six-episode show is divided into two equal halves: three episodes showcasing Ventress’s escape from the law alongside an unexpected new ally, and three episodes showcasing Cad Bane’s confrontation of a childhood acquaintance-turned-long arm of the law. 

Without revealing any major plot points or spoilers, we asked Drew what he likes and dislikes most about the show. Here’s what he said:

Likes:

• “Ventress’s design totally represents who she is now - she has no master and allows herself to follow what she wants to do.”

• “The new character revealed in Ventress’ storyline and her relationship to Ventress is awesome.”

• “Ventress’s ending was awesome and felt very Star Wars.”

Dislikes:

• “I couldn’t get into Cad Bane’s story.”

• “There were other characters that I felt deserved a mention in the storyline.”

• “Normally the characters in the series are force-sensitive, but there weren’t many in Tales of the Underworld.”

Overall:

• “For the ideal Star Wars fan, it’s a great show.”

Conclusion

So, should Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld earn a spot in your watchlist? If you're a fan of deeper dives into lesser-known corners of the galaxy, particularly through the lens of complex, morally gray characters like Asajj Ventress, then this series delivers a worthwhile six-episode journey. It offers a fresh visual style, character-driven storytelling, and moments that feel genuinely "Star Wars" in tone and theme. 

While Cad Bane's arc may not land as strongly for everyone and the series leans away from the Force-heavy narratives some fans might expect, there's enough here—especially for long-time fans of The Clone Wars and Rebels—to justify a watch. In the ever-expanding galaxy of Star Wars content, Tales of the Underworld stands out as a bold and gritty side quest worth exploring.