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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld

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68%

WISE Score

100

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Star Wars explores its criminal underbelly—think cantina scenes stretched into a full series, but with less info than a Bothan spy mission.

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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld

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TV-PG, 2025

68%

WISE Score

100

Avg. Tomatometer

Star Wars explores its criminal underbelly—think cantina scenes stretched into a full series, but with less info than a Bothan spy mission.

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Screenwise Verdict

Here's the deal: this show is basically a giant question mark wrapped in a Star Wars logo. With almost no plot details, no trailer synopsis, and just a handful of middling ratings (7.1 IMDb, 70 Metacritic—perfectly 'fine' territory), we're flying blind here.

What we DO know: it's about the underworld, which means criminals, smugglers, and morally gray characters instead of the usual Jedi heroics. That could be genuinely interesting—think the best parts of Solo or the Mos Eisley cantina expanded into a series. Or it could be a forgettable cash-grab trying to squeeze more content from the Star Wars IP.

The age 10+ rating and Disney+ kids mode suggest it won't go full Andor-level dark, but expect more edge than Resistance. If your kid loves Star Wars and is ready for less clear-cut heroes, it's probably worth a shot. Just maybe watch episode one yourself first, because honestly, we're all guessing here.

Age Fit

Best for kids 10-14 who are already Star Wars fans and ready for slightly darker, more morally complex storytelling. Adults who enjoy the franchise will likely find it watchable, especially if they're interested in the grittier side of the galaxy far, far away.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Star Wars typically models heroism and cooperation, though 'underworld' themes suggest morally gray characters and potentially darker tones. Without specific plot details, the franchise generally balances action with positive values, but underworld settings often involve crime, smuggling, and morally ambiguous choices that may not model ideal behavior consistently.

Imaginative

Star Wars universe inherently offers rich world-building, alien cultures, and creative sci-fi concepts. The 'underworld' angle explores less-covered territory in the franchise—criminal organizations, bounty hunters, smugglers—which could provide fresh perspectives. However, without knowing execution details, this is based on franchise potential rather than confirmed originality.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it for age 10+, and Disney+ has kids mode available. Star Wars shows typically have action violence but avoid gore, sex, or graphic content. The 'underworld' theme suggests criminal activity, possible character deaths, and potentially intense sequences. The franchise usually keeps violence stylized rather than realistic, but parents should expect blaster fights and peril.

Enriching

Star Wars narratives often explore themes of redemption, loyalty, and moral choices. An underworld setting could provide interesting ethical dilemmas and character complexity. The 7.1 IMDb and 70 Metacritic suggest decent but not exceptional quality. Without more specifics on storytelling depth or educational value, scoring conservatively based on franchise's typical entertainment-first approach.

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Why It Might Be Great

Fresh angle on Star Wars universe focusing on smugglers, bounty hunters, and the criminal underworld rather than Jedi vs. Sith
Could offer morally complex characters and gray-area storytelling that's more sophisticated than typical good-vs-evil narratives
Disney+ production values mean solid visual effects and world-building
Age 10+ rating suggests accessible to tweens while potentially interesting enough for adults

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What to Watch For

Underworld themes mean criminal activity, possible betrayals, and characters making morally questionable choices
Expect typical Star Wars violence—blaster fights, explosions, character deaths—though usually not graphic
Limited information available makes it hard to assess specific content concerns; watch an episode first if your kid is sensitive
May be darker in tone than Clone Wars or Rebels

Conversation Starters

"What do you think makes someone choose to be a smuggler or bounty hunter instead of joining the Rebellion or Empire?"
"If you lived in the Star Wars galaxy, what kind of job would you want? Would you stay on the legal side or take risks?"
"Why do you think some characters in this show might not be clearly 'good guys' or 'bad guys'?"

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