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Welcome to Critical Role, home of a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors playing tabletop roleplaying games! Enter a world of glorious imagination and improvisation with a group of the finest collaborative storytellers around. Here you’ll find our TTRPG and adjacent shows, including Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, 4-Sided Dive, and a growing selection of one-shots.
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- Todaynarrative2h 47m8-min read
Chasing Shadows | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 28 Part 2
This episode of Critical Role dives deep into the emotional and strategic buildup before a climactic night of ritual, rebellion, and revelation in the city of Dormachyar, where personal loyalties, magical intentions, and political machinations collide. The story centers on a group of adventurers reuniting after a level-up, confronting their pasts, and preparing for a pivotal night where storytelling, magic, and survival intersect.
- 5 days ago2h 15m
Chasing Shadows | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 28 Part 1
Part 1 This episode is sponsored by eBay Live. Tune in to eBay Live for exciting, exclusive finds and entertainment—all in real time. Watch now at https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive With opening night approaching and Thjazi's designs still obscured, a plan is formed for safety, rescue, and information... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Critical Role Cooldown and ask the Campaign 4 cast your burning questions directly through our LIVE monthly Fireside Chats. You'll also receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant ad-free access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to everything Critical Role! OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan Laura Bailey as Thimble Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia Ashley Johnson as Vaelus Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos Whitney Moore as Tyranny Liam O’Brien as Halandil "Hal" Fang Marisha Ray as Murray Mag’Nesson Sam Riegel as Wicander "Wick" Halovar Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire CREDITS Produced by Maxwell James, Steve Failows, & Kyle Shire Set Designed by Shaun Ellis Production Designer: Noxweiler Berf Character Art by Loren Hontanilla Edited by Taylor Burke and Emily "Stevie" Stevenson Critical Role Announcement Playhouse Editor: Vinny Celesti Opening Title Editor: Paul Foyder Opening Title Colorist: Peter Koocheradis Window Effects by Christian Brown Graphic Design by Aaron Monroy & Jordyn Torrence Dol-Makjar art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba Miniatures Painted by Payton Keo Lacebal Opening Title Theme by Neal Acree Campaign 4 Key art by Hannah Friederichs Additional Art & Design by Hannah Friederichs Episode QC by Catherine Zimmerman & Paula Flores Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella Post Production Coordinators: M Swing & Bryn Hubbard Closed Caption Editing by Margaret Dill, Nikki Kindelberger, Courtney Knewtson, Danielle Lackie, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne & Alice Tsoi Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas HEALTH & WELL-BEING Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks agonarrative2h 53m7-min read
Complicated Questions | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 27 Part 2
This episode of Critical Role continues a high-stakes narrative in the world of Aramon, where morally complex characters navigate political intrigue, divine deception, and personal trauma while preparing for a climactic confrontation. The episode masterfully weaves intimate character moments with escalating supernatural threats, setting the stage for a city-wide reckoning.
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 42m7-min read
Complicated Questions | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 27 Part 1
This episode of Critical Role's Campaign 4 plunges into a web of political intrigue, necromantic rituals, and fractured loyalties in the city of Dolmachiar, where a theatrical performance may serve as the catalyst for a catastrophic plan involving celestial blood, ancestral anchors, and a gateway to the underworld. The characters reunite after personal losses and supernatural returns, only to discover that the play they’ve helped create may be the very stage upon which a ritual of cosmic consequence is enacted.
- 2 weeks agonarrative2h 35m8-min read
Council of Heroes | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 26 Part 2
This episode of Critical Role continues a high-stakes narrative in the city of Dolmachiar, where the party navigates political intrigue, ancient necromantic rituals, and personal betrayals, all while uncovering a vast conspiracy involving resurrection, celestial blood, and a looming undead army. The story builds tension through layered revelations, character-driven moments, and the convergence of multiple plot threads, culminating in a race against time to expose a plot that threatens both the living and the dead.
- 2 weeks agonarrative1h 56m8-min read
Council of Heroes | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 26 Part 1
The episode marks the return of Critical Role's Campaign 4, reuniting the characters after a high-stakes journey, while introducing layered mysteries involving resurrection, political manipulation, and ancient prophecies. The narrative immediately establishes tension between illusion and truth, setting the stage for a story where personal loyalties and hidden agendas collide.
- 3 weeks agoroundtable1h 0m5-min read
Tale Gate | Episode 3 | Discussing Up To C4E25
The cast of Critical Role's Campaign 4, known as the 'schemer table,' reflects on their morally complex characters, intricate lies, and high-stakes political intrigue in a post-god world, while humorously embracing fan service with a running joke about showing feet and dogs in the chat. The arc featured intense character dynamics, shocking reveals like Azune’s long-lost sister and the resurrection of Photark Ynessa, and deep dives into how magic and divination are being reinterpreted in their world.
- 4 weeks agoconversational1h 8m6-min read
Targeted | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 25 Part 2
The party fights through a brutal assassination attempt on King Augustus Valiant, surviving near-death moments, emotional reunions, and a shocking resurrection that leaves one member questioning reality. It’s a rollercoaster of dice rolls, divine interventions, and sibling drama.
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