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| Created by | Dave Filoni |
| Based on | Star Wars byGeorge Lucas |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Running time | 13–17 minutes |
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| Network | Disney+ |
| Release | October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) – present |
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Tales[1][2] is an American animatedanthology consisting oflimited run television series created byDave Filoni for the streaming serviceDisney+. Each installment consists of six shorts that explore different characters from theStar Wars franchise.Tales of the Jedi exploresJedi from theprequel trilogy era,Tales of the Empire explores characters related to theGalactic Empire, andTales of the Underworld exploresbounty hunters active in the criminal underworld during the reign of the Empire. The series are produced byLucasfilm Animation, with Charles Murray ashead writer and Filoni assupervising director.
Filoni began writingTales of the Jedi, also known asStar Wars: Tales of the Jedi, while working on the live-actionStar Wars seriesThe Mandalorian (2019–2023). He revealed the first official details in May 2022. It follows two "paths", one focused on the characterAhsoka Tano (voiced byAshley Eckstein) and the other on the characterCount Dooku (voiced byCorey Burton).Tales of the Jedi was released on Disney+ on October 26, 2022, and received critical acclaim, with praise towards its animation, writing, and musical score.
A second installment was announced in April 2023, and was revealed a year later to be titledTales of the Empire. Also known asStar Wars: Tales of the Empire, it is again split into two arcs: one followsMorgan Elsbeth (voiced byDiana Lee Inosanto) and the other follows former JediBarriss Offee (voiced byMeredith Salenger).Tales of the Empire was released on May 4, 2024.
A third installment was announced in April 2025 asStar Wars: Tales of the Underworld. Like its predecessors, it is split into two arcs: one followingAsajj Ventress (voiced byNika Futterman) and the other followingCad Bane (voiced by Corey Burton).Tales of the Underworld is scheduled to be released on May 4, 2025.
Tales of the Jedi tells short stories featuringJedi from theStar Wars prequel trilogy era.[3] Its six episodes are split into two "paths": the first followingAhsoka Tano across various points in her life, and the other depicting a youngCount Dooku before his fall to the dark side ofthe Force.[4][5] The second installment,Tales of the Empire, is set in different eras of theStar Wars timeline, with one path following a youngMorgan Elsbeth and the other following former JediBarriss Offee.[6] The third installment,Tales of the Underworld, is set during the reign of the Empire, with one story followingAsajj Ventress on the run with a new ally, and the other followingCad Bane as he confronts an old friend who is on the other side of the law.[2]
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| Tales of the Jedi | 6 | October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) | ||
| Tales of the Empire | 6 | May 4, 2024 (2024-5-4) | ||
| Tales of the Underworld | 6 | May 4, 2025 (2025-5-4)[2] | ||
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Life and Death" | Nathaniel Villanueva | Dave Filoni | October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) | |
A year after her birth, an infantAhsoka Tano is taken on her first hunting trip by her mother, Pav-ti, as is customary for their people. While hunting, they are stalked by a large predatory animal which kidnaps Ahsoka. Pav-ti returns to the village for help, but is surprised to see Ahsoka arrive at the village soon after riding the animal, having subdued it in the forest. Gantika, a village elder, realizes that Ahsoka has a strong connection tothe Force. Cast :Toks Olagundoye as Gantika, Sunil Malhotra as Nak-il,Janina Gavankar as Pav-ti, and Noshir Dalal as a villager | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Justice" | Saul Ruiz | Dave Filoni | October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) | |
Jedi MasterDooku and hisPadawan learner,Qui-Gon Jinn, find the kidnapped son of Senator Dagonet in a dilapidated village where the locals are struggling due to the senator's corruption. Dagonet arrives with troops and attacks the villagers. Dooku, angered by the corrupt senator, threatens to kill him with the Force. Qui-Gon and the senator's son convince Dooku to spare Dagonet, and the son promises to help the villagers. Cast :Corey Burton as Dooku and an armed villager,Micheál Richardson as Qui-Gon Jinn,Mark Rolston as Senator Dagonet,Josh Keaton as Senator Dagonet's son, andVanessa Marshall as a village elder | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Choices" | Charles Murray | Charles Murray and Élan Murray | October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) | |
Dooku and Jedi MasterMace Windu recover the body of Jedi Council member Katri from Raxus Secundus. Dooku insists on investigating Katri's death, against orders, and they discover that Katri was killed by guards who wanted to stop corrupt Senator Larik from draining Raxus's resources. At Katri's funeral, Windu reveals that he has been given the vacant Jedi Council spot instead of Dooku and attributes this to Dooku's rule-breaking. Cast : Corey Burton as Dooku,Andrew Kishino as Hanel and a guard,Brian George asKi-Adi-Mundi,TC Carson as Mace Windu,Terrell Tilford as Semage, andTheo Rossi as Senator Larik | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Sith Lord" | Saul Ruiz | Dave Filoni | October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) | |
Following the secret plan of theSith LordDarth Sidious, Dooku poses as Jedi MasterSifo-Dyas and deletes all records of the planetKamino from the Jedi Archives. When Qui-Gon is killed byDarth Maul,[a] Dooku confronts Sidious about Qui-Gon's death. He is followed by Jedi MasterYaddle, who tries to reason with Dooku, but Dooku kills Yaddle on Sidious's orders. This solidifies his fall to the dark side of the Force. Cast :Ian McDiarmid as Darth Sidious, Corey Burton as Dooku, Meg Marchand as the Jedi Temple Archive voice, Flo Di Re asJocasta Nu,Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn, andBryce Dallas Howard as Yaddle | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Practice Makes Perfect" | Saul Ruiz | Dave Filoni | October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) | |
Disappointed with the simple battle simulations that his Padawan, Ahsoka, has to train with,Anakin Skywalker instead has her face a large group ofclone troopers armed with stun guns. He repeats this training with her over the course of theClone Wars. At the end of the war, the clones turn on the Jedi with the enactment ofOrder 66. Ahsoka uses the skills she gained during these drills to survive the attacking clones.[b] Cast :Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano,Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker,Dee Bradley Baker asCaptain Rex andJesse, andJames Arnold Taylor asObi-Wan Kenobi | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Resolve" | Saul Ruiz | Dave Filoni | October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) | |
During the funeral ofPadmé Amidala,[c] SenatorBail Organa tells Ahsoka to contact him if she needs help. Some time later, while in hiding, Ahsoka is seen using the Force to help someone who is in danger. She is reported to theGalactic Empire, and anInquisitor is sent to capture her. Ahsoka kills the Inquisitor and contacts Organa, who comes to collect her the next day. She tells him that she is ready to fight against the Empire. Cast : Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano,Phil LaMarr as Bail Organa,Clancy Brown as an Inquisitor,David Shaughnessy as an old man, Dee Bradley Baker as security clone troopers,Bryton James as the village brother, andDana Davis as the village sister | ||||||
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| 7 | 1 | "The Path of Fear" | Nathaniel Villanueva | Story by : Dave Filoni Written by : Amanda Rose Muñoz | May 4, 2024 (2024-5-4) | |
During the Clone Wars,General Grievous and theSeparatist droid army massacre theNightsisters ofDathomir,[d] except forMorgan Elsbeth who is saved by the nearby Mountain Clan. Against the wishes of the clan's leader, the Matron, Morgan and three young clan members attempt to recover Nightsister weapons. They are attacked by droids and the Matron's daughter is killed. The Matron saves the others, but abandons Morgan. Cast :Matthew Wood as General Grievous, Lydia Look as the Matron,Cathy Ang as Morgan Elsbeth, Daisy Lightfoot as Nali,Diana Lee Inosanto as Selena, Suzie McGrath as witch #1, Meg Marchand as witch #2, and Gina Hermosillo as witch #3 | ||||||
| 8 | 2 | "The Path of Anger" | Steward Lee | Story by : Dave Filoni Written by : Amanda Rose Muñoz | May 4, 2024 (2024-5-4) | |
During the reign of the Empire, Morgan becomes magistrate of the resource-rich planet Corvus and promises to bring jobs and prosperity for the local population. She designs a newTIE Defender fighter but her proposal to make it for the Empire is rejected by Moff Isdain.Admiral Thrawn takes an interest in the proposal and sends his assassin,Rukh, to attack Morgan. After she holds her own, Thrawn accepts her project and offers his assistance. Cast :Lars Mikkelsen as Admiral Thrawn,Xander Berkeley asGilad Pellaeon, Tom Konkle as Moff Isdain and villager #1, Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth,Warwick Davis as Rukh, Meg Marchand as villager #2,Shelby Young as villager #3, andWing T. Chao as Wing | ||||||
| 9 | 3 | "The Path of Hate" | Nathaniel Villanueva | Story by : Dave Filoni Written by : Amanda Rose Muñoz | May 4, 2024 (2024-5-4) | |
After the fall of the Empire,[e] former Corvus citizen Nadura returns as an ambassador of theNew Republic. She demands that Morgan step down as magistrate, due to her mistreatment of the locals, and allow Corvus to join the New Republic. Morgan—who has received a vision that she believes is key to the future—kills Nadura and begins burning down Corvus's forests. Before she dies, Nadura sends a distress signal toBo-Katan Kryze. Cast :Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze, Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth, Shelby Young as Nadura,Steve Blum as a New Republic guard and Reggi, and Wing T. Chao as Wing | ||||||
| 10 | 4 | "Devoted" | Saul Ruiz | Story by : Dave Filoni Written by : Nicolas Anasatassiou | May 4, 2024 (2024-5-4) | |
Following Order 66 and theGalactic Republic's reorganization into the Empire, former JediBarriss Offee—who is serving alife sentence after turning on the Jedi Order and attacking the Jedi Temple[f]—is brought to the under-construction Fortress Inquisitorius to be trained by theGrand Inquisitor. After she kills a fellow recruit in a duel, Barriss is welcomed as an Inquisitor and introduced to her new master, the Sith LordDarth Vader. Cast :Zeno Robinson as Ahmar,Meredith Salenger as Barriss Offee, Dee Bradley Baker as a clone trooper,Nicolas Cantu as Dante,Rya Kihlstedt as Lyn Rakish / Fourth Sister, andJason Isaacs as the Grand Inquisitor | ||||||
| 11 | 5 | "Realization" | Steward Lee | Story by : Dave Filoni Written by : Matt Michnovetz | May 4, 2024 (2024-5-4) | |
Barriss and theFourth Sister, another Inquisitor, are sent to find a Jedi who is in hiding. They question some villagers and learn that the Jedi is on a nearby mountain. Barriss becomes disillusioned with the Empire when the Fourth Sister murders the villagers and then cuts down the Jedi after Barriss convinces them to surrender. Barriss uses the Force to push the Fourth Sister off the mountain and then aids the wounded Jedi. Cast : Meredith Salenger as Barriss Offee,Keith Ferguson as the governor, Rya Kihlstedt as Lyn Rakish / Fourth Sister, Ry Chase as the Jedi, and Jordyn Curet as the young girl | ||||||
| 12 | 6 | "The Way Out" | Nathaniel Villanueva | Story by : Dave Filoni Written by : Matt Michnovetz | May 4, 2024 (2024-5-4) | |
Years after leaving the Inquisitors, Barriss is a healer and teacher. She is visited by a family who are trying to protect their Force-sensitive child from the Fourth Sister, who follows them. Barriss traps the Fourth Sister in a maze as the family escapes, and attempts to convince her to turn to the light side of the Force. When she accidentally stabs Barriss with alightsaber, the Fourth Sister feels regret and chooses to carry Barriss to safety. Cast : Steve Blum as attendant #1,Anna Graves as attendant #2, Meredith Salenger as Barriss Offee, Keston John as the father, Rya Kihlstedt as Lyn Rakish / Fourth Sister, and Suzie McGrath as the mother | ||||||
Six additional episodes, written by Matt Michnovetz, will be released on May 4, 2025. They will followAsajj Ventress andCad Bane.[2]
While traveling to work on theStar Wars seriesThe Mandalorian,Dave Filoni began writing short stories about differentJedi characters from the franchise'sprequel trilogy era. Carrie Beck, senior vice president of development and production atLucasfilm, asked if Filoni wanted to turn these into a series, which he compared to her "find[ing] the money" for a revival of his animated seriesStar Wars: The Clone Wars on the streaming serviceDisney+.[7]
In December 2021, the logo forTales of the Jedi was included on holiday gifts for Lucasfilm employees alongside logos for upcoming film and television projects at the studio. This was also the name of an unrelatedcomic book series published byDark Horse Comics in the 1990s.[8] Lucasfilm confirmed the project when announcing the schedule forStar Wars Celebration Anaheim in May 2022.[9] Filoni discussed the animatedanthology series, also known asStar Wars: Tales of the Jedi,[10] in a dedicated panel, revealing that the series consists of six shorts,[4] five of which were written by Filoni and the other byThe Clone Wars writer Charles Murray with Élan Murray.[10][4] Each short is approximately 15 minutes long.[11][12] Filoni also served as creator,supervising director, and executive producer, with Athena Yvette Portillo and Beck also as executive producers.[10]
AtStar Wars Celebration London in April 2023, Filoni announced that the series would receive a second season.[13]Tales of the Empire, orStar Wars: Tales of the Empire, was announced a year later.[6] Lucasfilm described it as the second installment of the "Tales franchise".[1][6][14]Tales of the Underworld, orStar Wars: Tales of the Underworld, was revealed in April 2025. Lucasfilm referred to it as "the third installment in theTales anthology series" and a "third season of original shorts" afterTales of the Jedi andTales of the Empire.[2]
Filoni said the shorts were slower paced than episodes ofThe Clone Wars and called them "a series of tone poems" with less dialogue and more visual storytelling. This was inspired by the works ofHayao Miyazaki as well as Filoni's mentor,Star Wars creatorGeorge Lucas.[3][5] Each installment of the series explores "two paths and two choices". ForTales of the Jedi, one path follows the characterAhsoka Tano and the other focuses onCount Dooku. Each character is explored in three different eras of their lives.[5]Tales of the Empire focuses on the charactersMorgan Elsbeth andBarriss Offee.[6]
Filoni's first idea for the series was to show how Ahsoka was brought to the Jedi Order byPlo Koon, but he changed this to a story about Ahsoka's first hunting trip with her mother because there had not been many stories about "moms being moms" inStar Wars.[3][15] He felt it was important that "Ahsoka's first experience with someone telling her, 'Don't be afraid,' is her mother".[5] Beyond the first episode, which has a happy ending and features the "adorable baby Ahsoka",[5] Filoni warned that "these aren't just fun, happy stories. It gets rough at times." He particularly felt that Dooku's life was "surprisingly tragic", and attributed some of the series' darker episodes to them being written during theCOVID-19 pandemic.[3] An aspect of Dooku that Filoni wanted to explore was the relationship with hisPadawan learner,Qui-Gon Jinn, whom Filoni described as "one of the best and, in some ways, most interesting Jedi, because of his philosophy, which is different from the Jedi Council. And where did he learn that, if not from his mentor, Count Dooku?"[5]
The final episode ofTales of the Jedi, titled "Resolve", loosely adapts the events of the 2016 novelAhsoka byE. K. Johnston. Filoni explained that he based "Resolve" on the same outline that he had given Lucasfilm's publishing outline for the novel, which is why the two works tell the same story.[16]Ashley Eckstein, the actress who voices Ahsoka, said the novel had not come into discussion while "Resolve" was in production and she never asked Filoni where the episode fell in relation to the novel. She regarded the episode as "an extension of the novel" and the beginning of "that chapter" of Ahsoka's life.[17]
Matt Michnovetz served as writer forTales of the Underworld.[2]
With the series' announcement in May 2022,Liam Neeson was revealed to be reprising his role asQui-Gon Jinn from theStar Wars films while his son,Micheál Richardson, would voice a younger version of the character.[18]Matt Lanter reprises his role asAnakin Skywalker fromThe Clone Wars,[4] andJanina Gavankar was cast as Ahsoka Tano's mother, Pav-ti. Gavankar previously voicedIden Versio in the video gameStar Wars Battlefront II.[5] In July 2022,Ashley Eckstein revealed that she would be reprising her role asAhsoka Tano fromThe Clone Wars.[19] A day before the series' release,Bryce Dallas Howard revealed she voiced Yaddle;[20] Filoni approached Howard, a fan of animatedStar Wars projects, to voice the character after their experience working together onThe Mandalorian.[21] Also reprising theirStar Wars roles inTales of the Jedi areCorey Burton asCount Dooku,TC Carson asMace Windu,Ian McDiarmid asDarth Sidious,James Arnold Taylor asObi-Wan Kenobi,Phil LaMarr asBail Organa,[22] andDee Bradley Baker asCaptain Rex,Jesse, and theclone troopers.[23]Clancy Brown voices anInquisitor.[10]
When details forTales of the Empire were released, several voice actors were revealed to be reprising their roles from previousStar Wars media:Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth,Meredith Salenger as Barriss Offee,Rya Kihlstedt as theFourth Sister,Wing T. Chao as GovernorWing,Lars Mikkelsen asAdmiral Thrawn,Jason Isaacs as theGrand Inquisitor, andMatthew Wood asGeneral Grievous.[6] The charactersDarth Vader,[24]: 17 Marrok,[14] and Brown's unnamed Inquisitor fromTales of the Jedi also appear.[24]: 18
ForTales of the Underworld,Nika Futterman and Corey Burton reprise their respective roles asAsajj Ventress andCad Bane. Additional voice actors include Artt Butler, Lane Factor, AJ LoCascio, Clare Grant, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Eric Lopez. The character Latts Razzi fromThe Clone Wars will appear.[2]
The series uses the same animation style asThe Clone Wars.[3] Charles Murray, Nathaniel Villanueva, and Saul Ruiz directed theTales of the Jedi shorts.[10][25]
Kevin Kiner composed the music forTales of the Jedi,[10] after previously doing so forThe Clone Wars,Star Wars Rebels, andStar Wars: The Bad Batch.[26] As with the other animatedStar Wars series, Kevin collaborated with his children Sean and Deana.[27] David Glen Russell and Peter Lam also provided additional music forTales of the Jedi.[28][29] Sean and Deana Kiner are credited as co-composers with Kevin Kiner forTales of the Empire.[30]
The Kiners started with the three Ahsoka shorts. For Ahsoka's younger years in the first two shorts, Kevin wanted to call back to his earliest material for the character inThe Clone Wars film and the first episodes of the series. He had to review the original compositions because it had been nearly 16 years since he started working with the character, and put a particular focus onwoodwind instruments.[31][32] For Ahsoka's third short, Sean and Deana created a new variation of Kevin's Ahsoka theme to represent her new status as arōnin. Because Filoni was influenced by the works ofStudio Ghibli and otherJapanese cinema, they studied the music ofsamurai films when creating this new variation.[27][33] They later expanded on this rōnin motif and the Japanese influences in the score forAhsoka.[34][35] The composers did not try to repeat the Japanese influences for Dooku's shorts, but Kevin felt some of those sensibilities carried over. BecauseStar Wars film composerJohn Williams did not make a theme for Dooku, the Kiners created a new theme that represents his fall to the dark side of the Force. It gets darker across the three shorts. When Yaddle follows Dooku in his final short, they revisited some of thesynthesizer sounds that they used for thefinal season ofThe Clone Wars, along with some "experimental" vocal work.[31][32]
A soundtrack album forTales of the Jedi was released digitally byWalt Disney Records on October 26, 2022, alongside the series' premiere.[26] An album forTales of the Empire was released on May 10, 2024.[36]
All music is composed by Kevin Kiner:
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Birth of Ahsoka" | 1:33 |
| 2. | "Ahsoka's Village" | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Sanctity of Life" | 2:45 |
| 4. | "Tiger" | 2:19 |
| 5. | "The Bond" | 2:33 |
| 6. | "Ahsoka Returns" | 2:59 |
| 7. | "A Real Test" | 3:28 |
| 8. | "Let's Go Again" | 2:19 |
| 9. | "Training Pays Off" | 1:36 |
| 10. | "Secret Mourner" | 2:10 |
| 11. | "No One Is Safe" | 4:13 |
| 12. | "The Inquisitor" | 3:45 |
| 13. | "Ahsoka Is Ready" | 1:13 |
| 14. | "Dooku Arrives" | 2:44 |
| 15. | "The Kidnappers" | 2:34 |
| 16. | "Soldiers Are Here" | 4:52 |
| 17. | "No More Suffering" | 2:24 |
| 18. | "Murder Case" | 2:25 |
| 19. | "Mystery in Raxus" | 2:09 |
| 20. | "Dooku Investigates" | 3:10 |
| 21. | "Dooku Contemplates" | 2:33 |
| 22. | "Qui-Gon and the Sith Lord" | 4:59 |
| 23. | "Flight Into Darkness" | 4:04 |
| 24. | "Dooku vs. Yaddle" | 3:16 |
| 25. | "Dooku's Fall" | 2:45 |
| Total length: | 1:11:14 | |
All music is composed by Kevin, Sean, and Deana Kiner:
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Invasion of Dathomir" | 4:30 |
| 2. | "The Mountain Clan" | 2:17 |
| 3. | "Right to Be Scared" | 1:40 |
| 4. | "Hunt for Weapons" | 2:48 |
| 5. | "Morgan Leaves" | 1:24 |
| 6. | "Deal Rejected" | 2:53 |
| 7. | "Back to Corvus" | 2:17 |
| 8. | "Assassin Attack" | 1:56 |
| 9. | "Anger Gives Me Strength" | 3:37 |
| 10. | "Nadura Arrives" | 3:43 |
| 11. | "Fulfill My Destiny" | 1:50 |
| 12. | "The Fires Will Continue Burning" | 2:47 |
| 13. | "Help Will Come" | 1:23 |
| 14. | "Morgan Elsbeth – End Credits" | 0:52 |
| 15. | "Barriss Released" | 2:47 |
| 16. | "Prove Yourself Worthy" | 2:36 |
| 17. | "Come With Me" | 1:27 |
| 18. | "One Final Test" | 2:42 |
| 19. | "Welcome Sister" | 2:48 |
| 20. | "New Target" | 1:50 |
| 21. | "Where's the Jedi" | 3:31 |
| 22. | "Inquisitors vs. Jedi" | 2:16 |
| 23. | "You're Not Alone" | 2:33 |
| 24. | "Seek the Healer" | 2:13 |
| 25. | "Such Gifts Are a Curse" | 1:54 |
| 26. | "Live, Now Go" | 2:35 |
| 27. | "Lyn Attacks" | 1:48 |
| 28. | "Inside the Cave" | 3:04 |
| 29. | "The Way Out" | 2:01 |
| 30. | "Barriss Offee – End Credits" | 0:46 |
| Total length: | 1:11:00 | |
Filoni revealed the first details aboutTales of the Jedi at aStar Wars Celebration panel in May 2022, where a teaser was shown and the full first episode screened.[3] Key art posters released for each installment feature a group of characters in front of a relevant symbol: forTales of the Jedi, the symbol of the Jedi Order; forTales of the Empire, the Imperial "cog" symbol; and forTales of the Underworld, the "credit" currency symbol.[2]
Tales of the Jedi premiered on Disney+ on October 26, 2022, with all of its six episodes.[37]Tales of the Empire premiered on May 4, 2024, again with all six episodes.[6]Tales of the Underworld is set to premiere on May 4, 2025, with its six episodes.[2]
According to Parrot Analytics, which looks at consumer engagement in consumer research, streaming, downloads, and on social media,Tales of the Jedi was the 4th most in-demand streaming show in the United States during the week of October 29, 2022, to November 4, 2022.[38] According toWhip Media'sTV Time,Tales of the Jedi was the 9th most streamed original series across all platforms in the United States during the week ending October 30, 2022.[39]
| Season | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic |
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| Tales of the Jedi | 100% (21 reviews)[40] | 78 (6 reviews)[41] |
| Tales of the Empire | 88% (24 reviews)[42] | 76 (5 reviews)[43] |
Thereview aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 100% forTales of the Jedi, with an average rating of 8.3/10, based on 22 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Under the reliable stewardship of Dave Filoni,Tales of the Jedi is an absorbing expansion ofStar Wars lore that will delight Padawan-level fans and encyclopedic Force scholars alike."[40] OnMetacritic, which uses aweighted average,Tales of the Jedi has a score of 78 out of 100, based on six critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[41]
Brian Young of/Film asserted, "These episodes are full of pathos and interesting connections to the broaderStar Wars lore. The quality of work from the writers, from Lucasfilm Animation, and the music of Kevin Kiner has never been better. My hope is that these mini-episodes are popular enough to spin more Jedi into the limelight for more tales."[44] Kevin Fox Jr. ofPaste gave the series a grade of 8.2 out of 10, stating, "The overall result, as overseen by Dave Filoni, is surprising and strong.Tales of the Jedi succeeds by saying exactly what it means to and then making its exit, sure to have viewers ready for more. Whether it's ultimately a one-off season or the start of something greater, it's worth Star Wars fans' time to check it out."[45]
Jamie Lovett ofComicBook.com gave the series a grade of 4 out of 5, saying, "These sixTales of the Jedi are beautiful, moving, and deceptively layered for their brevity while packing a few surprises and jaw-dropping moments along the way. Lucasfilm Animation managed to squeeze a lot ofStar Wars magic into these shorts, and viewers will only be disappointed that there aren't more of them."[46] Alex Stedman ofIGN gave the series a grade of 8 out of 10, writing, "Tales of the Jedi is a strong, tightly written showcase for two important characters inStar Wars lore: Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano. Dooku in particular gets a good amount of meat added to his character’s bones, while the other episodes feature a welcome look into Ahsoka at different points in her life. It’s moody and methodical at times, while still managing to weave in some beautifully animated action. It may not be absolutely vitalStar Wars content, but there are certainly worse ways to revisit these characters before Ahsoka gets her own series."[47]
ForTales of the Empire, Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 88%, with an average rating of 7.6/10, based on 24 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Star Wars takes a walk on the Dark Side in this fleet and filling animated series, which conjures just enough excitement to get fans' lightsabers rattling."[42] On Metacritic,Tales of the Empire has a score of 76 out of 100, based on five critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[43]
Tales of the Jedi received a nomination forOutstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Broadcast Animation at the2023 Golden Reel Awards.[48] It was also nominated for Outstanding Short-Form Program at the2023 Producers Guild of America Awards.[49]
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