Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld marks Lucasfilm Animation’s third anthology series on Disney +. In six compact chapters—each running about 12–17 minutes—viewers encounter two distinct but thematically linked stories. The first half follows former Sith assassin Asajj Ventress as she emerges from death’s shadow, reluctant to embrace a new path but drawn into unexpected alliances. The latter three episodes trace bounty hunter Cad Bane from orphaned street urchin to notorious Duros gunslinger, charting pivotal moments that forged his infamous reputation.

Visually, the series presents a painterly style that rivals its predecessors in detail. Textures appear hand‑brushed, shadows slide across rain‑soaked streets, and water ripples shimmer with lifelike physics. A fresh score, unbound by traditional Star Wars motifs, punctuates action scenes with percussive urgency and underscores emotional beats with haunting melodies.

By spotlighting two antiheroes, the show taps into streaming’s appetite for morally complex characters.