Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld

Tales of the Underworld – The Good Life

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With the Asajj Ventress arc complete, the show turns its attention to a new character from The Clone Wars. “The Good Life” acts as a backstory for Cad Bane (A.J. LoCascio) who we meet as a child living on the streets with his best friend Niro (Eric Lopez). The pair are taken advantage of by the leader of a gang (who looks an awful lot like who Cad Bane will grow up to be) who entices them to help out on a heist starting one’s life in crime while the other is caught by authorities. Fans of Cad Bane looking for information on where the character started are likely going to enjoy this one the most, although it’s certainly still serviceable for those of us a bit perplexed by the choice of characters for this series.

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Tales of the Underworld – Friends

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  • Title: Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld – Friends
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While Lyco (Lane Factor) is stunned to learn his protector is Asajj Ventress (Nika Futterman), he continues on with her as the former Sith looks up an old acquaintance who might help them find other Jedi. Attempting to trade their skills for the info, the pair agree to help out the bounty hunter Latts Razzi (Clare Grant) and her droid in stealing from the Empire, at least until the heist goes sideways and Lyco learns the former Jedi-killer is far more trusting than a bounty hunter will to do whatever she can to make a buck. While providing a bit of action, the episode’s purpose to provide some trust between the unlikely pair is successfully.

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Tales of the Underworld – A Way Forward

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  • Title: Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld – A Way Forward
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Following the format of Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire, the opening episode of the new Star Wars animated series focuses on Asajj Ventress (Nika Futterman), her resurrection on Dathomir and the new life she makes for herself staying under the radar until she’s drawn back into the fray in her attempts to help a young Jedi named Lyco (Lane Factor). Keeping the kid safe and one-step ahead of the Stormtroopers and Inquisitor (Daniel Ross) after him, forces Ventress to reveal herself and leave her new life behind in favor of the unknown.

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