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Critical Role

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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.

Episodes

C3E41 Call of the Wild

Bells Hells travel deep into the Gloomed Jungles with the Gorgynei to seek a godly trial that may help Chetney's plight... 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 internationa...

Dec 15, 20224 hr 2 min

That's Just Right | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 9: Discussing Up To C3E40 & The Mighty Nein Reunited

Tis Critmas Season! Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Matthew Mercer, and Liam O’Brien celebrate the holidays with cozy pajamas, Critmas carols, gift exchanges, and this episode of 4-Sided Dive! 4-Sided Dive airs one Tuesday a month on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole and http://youtube.com/criticalrole Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, and Exandria Unlimited. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts will be uploaded to YouTube about 36 hours after ...

Dec 13, 20221 hr 28 min

The Mighty Nein Reunited Part 2 | Uk'otoa Unleashed

The reunion isn't over yet! Picking up several months after the events in Cognouza, our unsung heroes have all started new chapters in their lives. However, when some discover that there are still old chapters yet to be closed, The Mighty Nein must reunite for more stories untold… 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...

Dec 08, 20225 hr 8 min

The Mighty Nein Reunited Part 1 | Unfinished Business

Picking up several months after the events in Cognouza, The Mighty Nein have all started new chapters in their lives. However, when some discover that there are still old chapters yet to be closed, our unsung heroes must reunite for more stories untold… 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 b...

Nov 24, 20224 hr 20 min

C3E40 Compulsions

Bells Hells reflect upon the latest and strangest moon developments as they near the Gloomed Jungles and prepare for a potential rendezvous with the Gorgynei lycans... 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 u...

Nov 17, 20224 hr 46 min

Generation Nord One-Shot

This episode is sponsored by Nord VPN. Get 4 months for free on a 2-year plan here: NordVPN.com/criticalrole It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Players Laura Bailey, Aimee Carrero, Christian Navarro, Liam O’Brien, and Lou Wilson, are led by game master and sponsorship legend… Sam Riegel on a journey through the information superhighway (aka the internet). PLUS we’ll unveil a special guest that you won’t want to miss! Character Art by Justyna Rerak: https://twitter.com/Justyn...

Nov 15, 20224 hr 44 min

C3E39 The Momentum of Murder

Bells Hells must contend with the bureaucracy of being murder suspects before they can begin their turbulent travels to southern Marquet... 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 lis...

Nov 10, 20223 hr 22 min

Why Are You Like This?! | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 8: Discussing Up To C3E38

Gather around the Tower of Inquiry with Taliesin Jaffe, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, and Sam Riegel on the newest episode of 4-Sided Dive as they discuss up to Episode 38 of Campaign 3. You will also catch this crew playing a mischievous yet chaotic game of Hand to Hand Wombat as they work together to find the “wicked wombat.” 4-Sided Dive airs one Tuesday a month on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole and http://youtube.com/criticalrole Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like...

Nov 08, 20221 hr 19 min

C3E38 A Dark Balance

Bells Hells return to safety from the treacherous shadow realm with renewed hope to save their lost friend... 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 heal...

Oct 27, 20224 hr 12 min

C3E37 From the Boughs

Bells Hells traverse a dark and corrupted Whitestone and face twisted traumatic shadows of the past in their effort to save Laudna's soul... 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 li...

Oct 20, 20224 hr 59 min

C3E36 A Desperate Call

Bells Hells magically arrive in the city of Whitestone and meet a few legendary heroes in their search to save Laudna, but discover that her soul is not so easily retrieved... 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 import...

Oct 13, 20224 hr 8 min

Fun Scary | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 7: Discussing Up To C3E35

Happy Spooky Season! In our Halloween themed episode of 4-FRIGHTED Dive, Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray and Travis Willingham pull questions from the “Tower of Inquiry” and play “Five Nights at Freddy’s” – A virtual reality game that is as terrifying as it is entertaining! 4-Sided Dive airs one Tuesday a month on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole and http://youtube.com/criticalrole Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, and Exandria U...

Oct 11, 20222 hr 32 min

C3E35 Pyrrhic Return

Bells Hells sail the stormy skies as they return to Jrusar and reconnect with allies in a race to keep hope alive... 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 ment...

Sep 29, 20224 hr 27 min

C3E34 What Dreams May Come

Bells Hells grapple with a devastating loss, refusing to accept fate's machinations as they attempt to stay a step ahead of Paragon's Call... 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 l...

Sep 22, 20224 hr 32 min

C3E33 Blood and Dust

Surrounded by chaos, Bells Hells act quickly to secure their quarry, but their attempted escape leads to an unexpected confrontation with a deadly foe... 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 h...

Sep 15, 20224 hr 48 min

Liam Laudna-Hands | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 6: Discussing Up To C3E32

Ashley Johnson, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray and Sam Riegel answer questions from the "Tower of Inquiry" and get competitive over a game of Crawl! 4-Sided Dive airs one Tuesday a month on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole and http://youtube.com/criticalrole Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, and Exandria Unlimited. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts will be uploaded to YouTube about 36 hours after airing live, with audio-only podcast versions o...

Sep 13, 20221 hr 17 min

C3E32 A Stage Set

Bells Hells tinker with former friendships and robotic inner workings before returning to Paragon's Call, this time as newly minted members... 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 ...

Sep 08, 20224 hr 26 min

C3E31 Breaking Point

Bells Hells process their feelings as they work through moon mysteries, family conflict, and a shocking revelation about one of their own... 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 li...

Aug 25, 20224 hr 45 min

C3E30 Reunion & Revelation

Bells Hells entangle themselves further in dangerous Fey business as they ride across the treacherous Hellcatch Valley to find answers to a growing mystery… 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 Psyco...

Aug 18, 20223 hr 28 min

From Dusk Till Faun | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 5: Discussing Up To C3E29

Erika Ishii, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, and Matthew Mercer discuss the adventures of Bells Hells and play a goofy game of Code Names with a fun Q&A twist! 4-Sided Dive airs one Tuesday a month on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole and http://youtube.com/criticalrole Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, and Exandria Unlimited. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts will be uploaded to YouTube about 36 hours after airing live, with audio-only po...

Aug 16, 20221 hr 17 min

C3E29 Dark Portents

With a mother-daughter reunion interrupted by deception, Bells Hells must decide who they can trust and how to navigate the tides of dangerous new knowledge... 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 Ps...

Aug 11, 20223 hr 28 min

C3E28 The Deathwish Run

Bells Hells enter the deadly crawler race known as Deathwish, where survival is the only rule and winning is the only option... 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 interna...

Jul 28, 20224 hr 19 min

C3E27 A Race for the Prize

Bells Hells tend to their inner relationships before returning to the Seat of Disdain, but a surprising face in Paragon's Call rattles several members of the group... 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...

Jul 21, 20224 hr 51 min

Exandria Unlimited: Calamity Wrap Up

Join the entire cast of Exandria Unlimited: Calamity as they wrap up and reminisce about the making of the show. Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and Critter Hug. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts are usually uploaded to YouTube a few days after airing live, with audio-only podcast versions of select shows on Spotify, iTunes, & Google Play following a week after the initial air date. Twitch subscribers also gain access to our of...

Jul 19, 20222 hr 51 min

C3E26 Hidden Truths

Bells Hells seek out allies and options in their evolving plan to infiltrate Paragon’s Call… 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 ...

Jul 14, 20224 hr 1 min

Independent Witches | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 4: Discussing Up To C3E24 & Calamity

Ashley Johnson, Aabria Iyengar, Marisha Ray, and Laura Bailey play an exciting new game called "Cuppa Question!" It's just like beer pong only there is no beer and there's a question under every cup! 4-Sided Dive airs the first Tuesday of every month on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole and http://youtube.com/criticalrole Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, and Exandria Unlimited. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts will be uploaded to YouTube...

Jul 12, 20222 hr 30 min

C3E25 A Taste of Tal'Dorei

Bells Hells explore Bassuras and the Paragon's Call stronghold while getting to know their new friend Dusk, whose past strangely intersects with one of their own... 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 a...

Jul 07, 20224 hr 15 min

Game Masters of Exandria Roundtable

Exandrian GMs Matthew Mercer, Aabria Iyengar, and Brennan Lee Mulligan sit down for a roundtable discussion of their experiences and best practices for game mastering in Critical Role’s world of Exandria! Purchase Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn, now back in stock! Experience campaign and game master advice, 9 new subclasses, rich lore, new creatures, and much more in this beautiful tome. United States: https://shop.critrole.com/products/taldorei-campaign-setting-reborn United Kingdom: https:/...

Jul 05, 20222 hr 51 min

A Familiar Problem: Sprinkle’s Incredible Journey!

Pick up the one-page RPG A Familiar Problem for FREE at stores participating in Free RPG Day! Visit darringtonpress.com/familiar to learn more. Marisha Ray takes the RPG A Familiar Problem to Exandria with a chaotic crew of scrappy, stressed-out animal pals on an adventure! This one-shot features Critical Role’s own Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, and Travis Willingham with special guests Heidi N Closet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Isabella Roland (Dimension 20). CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITO...

Jun 30, 20224 hr 41 min

Fire and Ruin | Exandria Unlimited: Calamity Episode 4

With time running out and an ancient terror unleashed, the Ring of Brass make their last stand for Avalir, for Exandria, and for their souls as calamity draws near... Meet the Players! Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://twitter.com/BrennanLM Luis Carazo: https://twitter.com/luiscarazo Aabria Iyengar: https://twitter.com/quiddie Marisha Ray: https://twitter.com/Marisha_Ray Sam Riegel: https://twitter.com/samriegel Travis Willingham: https://twitter.com/WillingBlam Lou Wilson: https://www.i...

Jun 23, 20226 hr 58 min