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By Polly Conway
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Gripping but intense animated shorts detail Jedi lore.
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Tales of the Jedi
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What's the Story?
TALES OF THE JEDI tells the early stories of some important characters in the Star Wars universe. From the birth of Ahsoka (voiced by Ashley Eckstein) to Count Dooku's (Corey Burton) turn to the dark side, each tale presents a slice of history from a galaxy far, far away.
Is It Any Good?
These short and intriguing episodes are presented as Jedi history lessons in the best possible way. Written and created by Dave Filoni, the mastermind behind The Mandalorian and other Star Wars stories, Tales of the Jedi is as thoughtful as any non-animated Star Wars property. The luminous animation adds even more depth to the already excellent world-building, and Star Wars fans will also be excited to see some familiar characters, including Jedi Waddle (now voiced by Bryce Dallas Howard) and Liam Neeson returning as Qui-Gon
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the battle between good and evil that most Jedi warriors face. How do Tales of the Jedi's characters deal with temptation brought on by the dark side? Can you think of any real-life comparisons?
How do characters in this series show courage? Why is this an important character strength?
Why do you think the creators of this show chose to make it as an animated series? Do you think it would have been as effective if it was live action? Why or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 26, 2022
- Cast: Liam Neeson , Ashley Eckstein , Bryce Dallas Howard
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: February 17, 2023
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