Star Wars is a galaxy that never stops expanding. Just when it feels like every corner has been explored—from Jedi temples to underworld cantinas—another hidden story or forgotten legend emerges. Anthology series like Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire have shown there’s a strong appetite for bite-sized, lore-rich storytelling. With so much of the Star Wars universe yet to be explored, here are ten anthology ideas that might lead us even further into the Force, the factions, and the characters who defined this legendary galaxy.
1. Tales of the Sith
The Sith are always core to Star Wars, but so much of their dark, complicated history is also behind the scenes. A series exploring the origin of Darth Bane and his Rule of Two, or the tragic experiments of Darth Plagueis, would enrich the mythology of the Sith. These tales aren’t necessarily about evil—about obsession, betrayal, and the corrupting desire for power. It’s time to lift the curtain.
2. Rebellion Stories
We are familiar with the general outlines: the Death Star was destroyed, and the Empire was overthrown. But what was the actual start of the Rebellion? An anthology might follow its origins back through shadowy meetings between the likes of Bail Organa, Mon Mothma, and Padmé Amidala. The political and emotional cost of creating a resistance movement in secret would provide rich territory for drama and character development.
3. High Republic Stories
The High Republic period shows the Jedi at their best—protectors of peace in a galaxy that hasn’t yet been engulfed by war. Although The Acolyte gives us a glimpse of this era, an anthology might fill in more of this golden age: dashing Jedi Masters, distant adventures, and a Republic that still holds to its ideals. It’s a blank slate waiting for stories.
4. First Order Stories
We know much less about the intervening decades between the collapse of the Empire and the rise of the First Order. How did the remnants of a broken regime rebuild in secret? What was the role of characters such as Snoke and Brendol Hux? An anthology here could fill the narrative gaps between original and sequel trilogies, lending much-needed heft to the First Order’s creation.
5. Legends of the Last Order
Palpatine’s sudden reappearance in The Rise of Skywalker left a lot of fans confused. How did he accumulate a huge armada in secret? Who were his loyal followers, and what was the extent of Exegol’s activities? A limited series could make one of the saga’s most convoluted plot points into something good and coherent.
6. Legends of the Mandalorians
Mandalorians have become a staple of contemporary Star Wars, due to their famous armor and rich cultural heritage. A show following ancient conflicts with the Jedi, internal warfare, or the creation of the Darksaber through Tarre Vizsla would build their lore and demonstrate how closely Mandalorian history is tied into the rest of the galaxy.
7. Bounty Hunter Tales
From Boba Fett to Cad Bane, bounty hunters are Star Wars’ most iconic and deadly loners. An anthology would delve into the seedy existence—pursuing prey, existing in moral ambiguity, and staying alive in the lawless corners of the Outer Rim. Every episode could be a new hunter, with a new take on the underworld of the galaxy.
8. Tales of the Resistance
The Resistance might take a page from the Rebellion’s book, but it’s a different animal entirely—one that springs forth from disillusionment with a flat-lined New Republic. Delving deeper into General Leia Organa’s decision to splinter, recruiting pilots like Poe Dameron, and the initial threats of the First Order might provide the sequel era with more emotional traction and background.
9. Stories of the Grey Jedi
Not all Force users fall into neatly delineated categories of Jedi or Sith. Some tread the middle path, taking from both light and dark but neither being beholden to one or the other doctrine. Whether officially canon or not, these so-called Grey Jedi would provide an intriguing exploration of balance, free will, and what it means to use the Force.
10. Tales of the Whills
Perhaps the most enigmatic and legendary part of Star Wars lore, the Whills are connected to the very fabric of the Force. A franchise detailing the Guardians of the Whills—such as Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus—and their role within the galaxy’s spiritual center would involve topics of fate, faith, and the unseen forces that hold everything together.
A Galaxy Full of Stories Still Untold
What keeps Star Wars going isn’t all the lightsaber battles or space combat—it’s the feeling that every character, planet, and artifact in the galaxy has a story to tell. Anthology shows are the ideal method to dive into these hidden histories without the burden of a complete saga. Whether it’s ancient Sith Lords, renegade bounty hunters, or lost Force traditions, the galaxy far, far away continues to have so much more to say.