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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.

Ages of Pain | Age of Umbra Episode 5 Part 2
Last Tuesday at 12:00 PM

Part 2

 

Past horrors call upon August and Misty in the Screaming Forest and hard decisions come to all as they approach the Amber Gate...

 

DAGGERHEART

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Ages of Pain | Age of Umbra Episode 5 Part 1
07/03/2025

Part 1

 

Past horrors call upon August and Misty in the Screaming Forest and hard decisions come to all as they approach the Amber Gate...

 

DAGGERHEART

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The Rampart and Beyond | Age of Umbra Episode 4 Part 2
07/01/2025

Part 2

 

Foes and friends await the group as they journey through the ruined landscape of the Halcyon Domain, destiny guiding their steps...

 

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The Rampart and Beyond | Age of Umbra Episode 4 Part 1
06/26/2025

Part 1

 

Foes and friends await the group as they journey through the ruined landscape of the Halcyon Domain, destiny guiding their steps...

 

DAGGERHEART

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What Is Gained, What Is Lost | Age of Umbra Episode 3 Part 2
06/24/2025

Part 2

 

Consequences overwhelm the group, but they are determined to do the right thing and reignite hope in Desperloch, no matter what...

 

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What Is Gained, What Is Lost | Age of Umbra Episode 3 Part 1
06/19/2025

Part 1

 

Consequences overwhelm the group, but they are determined to do the right thing and reignite hope in Desperloch, no matter what...

 

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The Lost Monastery | Age of Umbra Episode 2 Part 2
06/17/2025

Part 2

 

A desire to both protect and to learn has led to terror in Firmament's Harrow - but can that terror be contained?

 

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The Lost Monastery | Age of Umbra Episode 2 Part 1
06/12/2025

Part 1

 

A desire to both protect and to learn has led to terror in Firmament's Harrow - but can that terror be contained?

 

DAGGERHEART

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Desperloch | Age of Umbra Episode 1 Part 2
06/10/2025

Part 2

 

The Enduring, safe beneath the pyre fire of Desperloch, brace against the harsh realities of their world all while holding onto hope for a brighter future...

 

DAGGERHEART

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Desperloch | Age of Umbra Episode 1 Part 1
06/05/2025

Part 1

The Enduring, safe beneath the pyre fire of Desperloch, brace against the harsh realities of their world all while holding onto hope for a brighter future...

 

DAGGERHEART

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TOTAL PARTY KILL | Critical Role Chicago Live 2025 Part 2
05/20/2025

Part 2

 

The cast of Critical Role transforms into one of their original campaign characters (voted on by our audience) for our Chicago Live Show! Watch Game Master Matthew Mercer transport our heroes into the deadly game show "Total Party Kill," hosted by the charismatic Malvolio Contreras (special guest Robbie Daymond).

 

Critical Role's 10-Year Anniversary Chicago Live Show took place on April 10th, 2025 at the Wintrust Arena.

 

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TOTAL PARTY KILL | Critical Role Chicago Live 2025 Part 1
05/15/2025

Part 1 

The cast of Critical Role transforms into one of their original campaign characters (voted on by our audience) for our Chicago Live Show! Watch Game Master Matthew Mercer transport our heroes into the deadly game show ""Total Party Kill,"" hosted by the charismatic Malvolio Contreras (special guest Robbie Daymond).

 

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Thresher: 2-Part Underwater Epic | Episode 2, Power Rises Part 2
05/13/2025

Part 2 of Episode 2

 

After Rán-Beor's power is switched back on, the crew confront one another as tensions and unexpected truths bubble up to the surface.

 

ABOUT THRESHER:

Created in collaboration with 12 Sided Studios and Paragon Pictures, Thresher is a two part underwater epic taking place in a unique world created by Matt Linton and Jacqueline Emerson and homebrewed for gameplay by Jasper William Cartwright, based on Candela Obscura, an Illuminated Worlds game from Darrington Press.

Deep in the abyss where ancient creatures lurk, a motley crew mus...


Thresher: 2-Part Underwater Epic | Episode 2, Power Rises Part 1
05/08/2025

Part 1 of Episode 2

 

After Rán-Beor's power is switched back on, the crew confront one another as tensions and unexpected truths bubble up to the surface.

 

ABOUT THRESHER:

Created in collaboration with 12 Sided Studios and Paragon Pictures, Thresher is a two part underwater epic taking place in a unique world created by Matt Linton and Jacqueline Emerson and homebrewed for gameplay by Jasper William Cartwright, based on Candela Obscura, an Illuminated Worlds game from Darrington Press.

Deep in the abyss where ancient creatures lurk, a motley crew mus...


The Elder Scrolls Online One-Shot
05/06/2025


Thresher: 2-Part Underwater Epic | Episode 1, From the Deep Part 2
05/06/2025

Part 2 of Episode 1

 

A mystery long forgotten stirs in the abyss, as the Thresher crew makes a treacherous descent into the lost station of Rán-Beor.

 

ABOUT THRESHER:

Created in collaboration with 12 Sided Studios and Paragon Pictures, Thresher is a two part underwater epic taking place in a unique world created by Matt Linton and Jacqueline Emerson and homebrewed for gameplay by Jasper William Cartwright, based on Candela Obscura, an Illuminated Worlds game from Darrington Press.

Deep in the abyss where ancient creatures lurk, a motley crew mus...


Thresher: 2-Part Underwater Epic | Episode 1, From the Deep Part 1
05/01/2025

Part 1 of Episode 1

A mystery long forgotten stirs in the abyss, as the Thresher crew makes a treacherous descent into the lost station of Rán-Beor.

ABOUT THRESHER:

Created in collaboration with 12 Sided Studios and Paragon Pictures, Thresher is a two part underwater epic taking place in a unique world created by Matt Linton and Jacqueline Emerson and homebrewed for gameplay by Jasper William Cartwright, based on Candela Obscura, an Illuminated Worlds game from Darrington Press.

Deep in the abyss where ancient creatures lurk, a motley crew must unite onboard the S...


Wilde Out | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 3 Part 2
04/29/2025

Part 2 of Episode 3

 

Chaos reigns at camp! The OLGAs must summon their bravery as the danger heats up in their search for counselors Beau and Yasha!

 

CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-update

 

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Wilde Out | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 3 Part 1
04/24/2025

Part 1 of Episode 3

 

Chaos reigns at camp! The OLGAs must summon their bravery as the danger heats up in their search for counselors Beau and Yasha!

 

CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-update

 

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Into the Wilde | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 2 Part 2
04/22/2025

Part 2 of Episode 2

 

Gub Gub the Flying Pig has kidnapped Beau and Yasha and it's up to the feckless OLGA cabin to rescue their counselors... all before curfew!

 

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Into the Wilde | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 2 Part 1
04/17/2025

Part 1 of Episode 2

 

Gub Gub the Flying Pig has kidnapped Beau and Yasha and it's up to the feckless OLGA cabin to rescue their counselors... all before curfew!

 

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Welcome, Campers! | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 1 Part 2
04/15/2025

Part 2 of Episode 1

 

It's the last day at Veth Brenatto's adventure camp, but with four campers lacking merit badges, Veth calls in a couple friends to teach some camp spirit...

 

 

 

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Welcome, Campers! | Wildemount Wildlings Episode 1 Part 1
04/10/2025

Part 1 of Episode 1

 

It's the last day at Veth Brenatto's adventure camp, but with four campers lacking merit badges, Veth calls in a couple friends to teach some camp spirit...

 

 

 

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Wrap Up: Campaign 3 and the Era of Reclamation
04/03/2025

Join the cast of Campaign 3: Bells Hells AND the cast of Exandria Unlimited: Divergence for a wrap up event! We'll be discussing the epic conclusion of Campaign 3, the beautiful new beginnings created in Divergence, and answering your burning questions from the chat!

 

Cast of Campaign 3: Bells Hells!

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Weird Kids | Episode 1: Welcome to Weird Kids
03/25/2025

Welcome to the world of Weird Kids! Join Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe as they discuss growing up as child actors in Hollywood, and how they learned to re-discover a passion for storytelling as adults. They'll also take a walk down memory lane and show you all some of the comical commercials they starred in as children!

 

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New episodes air weekly on Tuesdays

 

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Suikoden One-Shot
03/18/2025

This one-shot is sponsored by Konami. Suikoden I&II HD Out Now! - https://bit.ly/CRSuikoden  

 

Adventure awaits at the White Deer Inn! Game Master Matthew Master leads players Ashley Johnson, Taliesin Jaffe, Arin Hanson, Zeno Robinson, and Zachery Renauldo through the Muse City of Dunan in a special Suikoden inspired one-shot!

 

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By Heart Alone | Exandria Unlimited: Divergence Episode 4
03/13/2025

The group arrives in Vasselheim, where they find that audiences with both holy leaders and cruel lords await...

 

Meet the Players!

Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://www.instagram.com/brennanleemulligan/

Matthew Mercer: http://instagram.com/matthewmercervo

Liam O'Brien: http://instagram.com/voiceofobrien

Celia Rose Gooding: https://www.instagram.com/celiargooding/

Jasmine Don: https://www.instagram.com/birdclump/

Alex Ward: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderward777/

 

 

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Mirror and Key | Exandria Unlimited: Divergence Episode 3
03/06/2025

Nia leads the group in a search for her missing sister, but the discoveries they make along the way adjusts their plans and their perspectives...

 

Meet the Players!

Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://www.instagram.com/brennanleemulligan/

Matthew Mercer: http://instagram.com/matthewmercervo

Liam O'Brien: http://instagram.com/voiceofobrien

Celia Rose Gooding: https://www.instagram.com/celiargooding/

Jasmine Don: https://www.instagram.com/birdclump/

Alex Ward: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderward777/

 

 

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Seven of Them | Exandria Unlimited: Divergence Episode 2
02/27/2025

The group, still stunned by their turn of luck at the fall of Rybad-Kol, must now survive the harrowing journey to hope and safety...

 

Meet the Players!

Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://www.instagram.com/brennanleemulligan/

Matthew Mercer: http://instagram.com/matthewmercervo

Liam O'Brien: http://instagram.com/voiceofobrien

Celia Rose Gooding: https://www.instagram.com/celiargooding/

Jasmine Don: https://www.instagram.com/birdclump/

Alex Ward: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderward777/

 

 

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Avowed One-Shot
02/25/2025

This One-Shot is sponsored by Avowed. Go to https://www.xbox.com/Avowed to check out the game which is Available Now!

 

Join Game Master Matthew Mercer for a special Avowed inspired one-shot as he guides players Marisha Ray, Travis Willingham, Anjali Bhimani, SungWon Cho, and Whitney Moore through the Living Lands and shadow-haunted shores.

 

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Give and Take | Exandria Unlimited: Divergence Episode 1
02/20/2025

As the Calamity continues, a group of prisoners deep within Rybad-Kol plot their escape from the Strife Emperor's fortress...

 

Meet the Players!

Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://www.instagram.com/brennanleemulligan/

Matthew Mercer: http://instagram.com/matthewmercervo

Liam O'Brien: http://instagram.com/voiceofobrien

Ceilia Rose Gooding: https://www.instagram.com/celiargooding/

Jasmine Don: https://www.instagram.com/birdclump/

Alex Ward: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderward777/

 

 

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C3 E121 A New Age Begins Part 2
02/13/2025

Bells Hells return to Exandria with a proposal for the gods and their own visions for the future to come...

 

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C3 E121 A New Age Begins Part 1
02/13/2025

Bells Hells return to Exandria with a proposal for the gods and their own visions for the future to come...

 

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C3 E120 The Red End
01/30/2025

Bells Hells face Predathos and its terrifying second form as they attempt to bring a god-eater to heel...

 

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C3 E119 Predathos Awakened
01/23/2025

This episode is sponsored by Batman: Gotham City Chronicles RPG. Venture into Gotham City! - https://bit.ly/crbatmanrpg

 

This episode is sponsored by Quip. Free your mouth today and save 20% sitewide, plus a FREE travel case and countertop stand at https://www.getquip.com/criticalrole

 

With one of their own absorbed and threats from all directions, Bells Hells bring the fight to Predathos itself...

 

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Assassin's Creed Shadows One-Shot
01/21/2025

"This One-Shot is sponsored by Ubisoft and Assassin's Creed Shadows. Pre-Order Assassin’s Creed Shadows now to get access to the upcoming expansion! The full game launches on March 20th. - https://assassinscreed.com/shadows

 

Join Game Master Matthew Mercer as he leads players Emily Piggford, Robbie Daymond, Peter Shinkoda, and Liam O'Brien in an Assassin’s Creed Shadows inspired One-Shot!

 

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C3 E118 The Hallowed Cage
01/09/2025

Bells Hells face Ludinus Da'leth, attempting to stop his infiltration of Predathos' glass prison...

 

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Critical Role Presents: A Daggerheart Critmas Story | Live Show
12/26/2024

Game Master Matthew Mercer leads players Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, and Marisha Ray through a special Daggerheart Critmas one-shot with the spectacular Lenore Riegel (aka Momlan) serving as our Master of Ceremonies.

 

Learn more and pre-order both the Daggerheart Core Set AND the Limited Edition (full of exclusive extras!) right now at https://daggerheart.com.

 

Daggerheart is a fantasy tabletop roleplaying game of brave heroics and vibrant worlds that are built together with your gaming group. Create a shared story with your adve...


What Bits May Come | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 30 Discussing Up To C3117
12/20/2024

Ashley Johnson, Liam O’Brien, Robbie Daymond, and Marisha Ray unite for our last 4-Sided Dive of Campaign 3!

 

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C3 E117 Race to the Ruidian Core
12/16/2024

Bells Hells delve into the fungal network of Ruidus, seeking Ludinus, Liliana, and the Hallowed Cage...

 

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