3.5/5
The 4th Awakens
6 Episodes. Starring: Nika Futterman, Corey Burton, Lane Factor, Artt Butler, Dawn-Lyen Gardener & Idris Keith. Screenplay: Matt Michnovetz. Director: Dave Filoni. On: Disney +.
May the 11th be with you. Yeah, yeah, I'm extremely late, but wishing you well on this day is fine, as I wave my hand across your face like you have a stray strand of hair there (Lord knows, I don't). Can you blame me? Yokohama, where I live, has become a galaxy far, far away sanctuary on May 4th, during the Land of the Rising Sun's national holiday of Golden Week, and not just because Japan recently hosted the 2025, Star Wars Celebration (the World Cup for dorks like me), last month. It's Minatomirai area has been like this for years. Character statues like carbonite and life-sized LEGO Star Wars models. Fans cosplaying as their favourite creations. Japanese manga art meeting the stars of Star Wars with those of Studio Ghibli. And even a countdown clock. May the force be with you indeed on the fourth of May.
And of course, you know Disney Plus just had to get in on the act too, like Mickey Mouse to the cheese that is their dual property with the Marvel M.C.U. machine. During their release of the second season of 'Andor', three-by-three, like a more generous Noah, by the episode, the streaming service also gave us a miniseries treat on May the fourth, in its six-part, dual story entirety. Much like last year's, 'Tales Of The Empire', that was the dark side to the light's 'Tales Of The Jedi', 'Tales Of The Underworld' goes deep into backstories and shadowy corners of the galaxy with more linked content for the I.P, or whatever the cool kids say. And again, it's manned by the one and only Dave Filoni. The creative director of Lucasfilm responsible for 'The Clone Wars', 'The Bad Batch' spin-off and the live action of 'The Mandalorian' and 'Ahsoka' shows. Lucasfilm Animation and the 'Avatar' ('The Last Airbender') animator give us what Marvel Animation, currently, can only dream of. Outside of 'X-Men '97', of course.
Filoni, and the screenplay of Matt Michnovetz, just know how to tell a Star Wars story, especially with its duelling samurai and western themes. And that's exactly what you get here in this six-split in the middle, light side and dark tales of Jedi and those who would be Empire. Featuring a vivid vocal cast of Nika Futterman, Corey Burton, Lane Factor, Artt Butler, Dawn-Lyen Gardener and Idris Keith, with Pixar perfection in its animation, you will feel immersed in the inspiration of this ever-expanding Star Wars world, whether at home, or on your phone, sitting on a train. Whether it be the Ahsoka, in cool points, rivalling Asajj Ventress in origin, or the outstanding Cad Bane, chewing the Clint Eastwood like scenery and a cocktail stick. There's a new sheriff in town, but why is it that the strangest looking Lucasfilm characters are the ones that look actually like aliens? And whilst we're at it, why is this Bane, no mask, falling for a girl that looks exactly like his best friend? Aaaawkward. Either way, these tales are as true as their titles and the light and dark side of the coin that could turn your life on its head with a flip. Star Wars may be cloning shows these days, but this deeper and darker take is the real, underworld deal. Tell us another tale. TIM DAVID HARVEY.
Further Filming: 'Andor', 'Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire', 'Star Wars: Tales Of The Jedi'.
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