Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld

Like every year (for the past couple of years), Star Wars offers us the premiere of an animated series on "May the 4th be with you" that expands a bit on the lore of characters we've met in the prequels, the Mandalorian, animated series, etc.

In addition to the excellent "Tales of the Jedi" and the average "Tales of the Empire," we now have this third version, "Tales of the Underworld." Far inferior to the first but considerably better than the second, it offers us two sets of three episodes, the first focusing on Asajj Ventress and the second on Cad Bane.

The result? A very interesting first half that leaves us wanting more, and a rather average sequel that fails to generate much interest.

I suppose that with the fans' responses, those in charge of Star Wars will gather data on which stories interest us most and which less.

Hopefully, this will result in more series like "Mandalorian" or "Andor" and less "Acolyte" or "Kenobi." In short, an entertaining batch of episodes to binge-watch in one afternoon.

I have been a huge star wars fan since watching the prequel trilogy in the movies but i have not been that into star wars content in the past few years except for some shows mostly animated which i think almost always hit the mark when it comes to making star wars something that fits George's vision. Tales of the underworld hits all the marks that i think are needed for a quality star wars product and this makes me think every star wars show should be animated because quite frankly I think every animated show so far that has been created by filoni has been everything that the live action shows are not.

A welcome addition to the Star Wars saga, even if it doesn't break entirely new ground. It may not win over those fatigued by the franchise's expanding content, but for dedicated fans, it offers a surprisingly intimate and atmospheric glimpse into the darker corners of the galaxy. The animation is top-notch, the tone mature, and the storytelling focused. While its brevity leaves some arcs feeling a bit rushed, the emotional weight and character depth make up for it. This isn't Star Wars for newcomers - it's for those who've stuck with it and are looking for thoughtful, character-driven stories that respect the lore without relying on nostalgia.

Wasn't expecting much from Tales of the Underworld, but I was pleasantly surprised. For a short-form miniseries, it delivers solid storytelling, cool visuals, and a darker tone that fits the underworld vibe of Star Wars perfectly.

Episodes 4-6 stood out to me the most-there's a deeper look into a familiar character that longtime fans will enjoy. The overall plot is decent, though some twists are easy to predict if you're paying attention. Still, it works and doesn't feel lazy.

It starts fast, ends fast, and never overstays its welcome. Not a game-changer, but definitely worth watching-especially if you're into the criminal side of the galaxy.

There little tales are usually ok, but could be better. They are far too short. They definitely need to be longer. With 10 episodes, with 5 episodes each for each characters storyline. At 20, 25 minutes long would be better. 3 episodes at 15 mins or less isn't enough for a story development. There is a lot of stories that could be told about asajj ventress. She is a very interesting character. Since clone wars finished. There is definitely room for a big story development. I wasn't keen on bad batch. It didn't interest me. We definitely need to get back to the routes of star wars. It's lost it's way.