Critical Role
Welcome to Critical Role, where a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors sit around and play Dungeons & Dragons! Join Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer and an all-star cast of world-class performers each week as they travel through imaginary realms for more adventure than you can shake a magic staff at. Need a deeper dive? Be sure to catch Talks Machina with Brian W. Foster, the official Critical Role companion show, right here on Critical Role.
Series Status
Ongoing - Multiple seasons / arcs
Episode Frequency & Length
Weekly
2-3 Hours
Type & Channels
Podcast, Live Stream, Video Upload
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Podcasts, Youtube, Twitch, Facebook Gaming, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Wiki
Critical Role
2015
Welcome to Critical Role, where a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors sit around and play Dungeons & Dragons! Join Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer and an all-star cast of world-class performers each week as they travel through imaginary realms for more adventure than you can shake a magic staff at. Need a deeper dive? Be sure to catch Talks Machina with Brian W. Foster, the official Critical Role companion show, right here on Critical Role.
Rules & Source Material
Home Brew, Game Book / Manual
Dungeons and Dragons 5E
Almost True Play, Rule of Cool
Format, Setting & Vulgarity
Multiple Arcs / Seasons, One-Shots, Rules / Meta / Industry Chat
Fantasy
Gore and Violence, Sexual Theme, Swearing / Cursing, Substance Abuse
DM Type (New)
Cast & Player Characters
Professional Voice Actors, Minor Celebrities / Influencers, LGBTQ+, Female, Male, Mostly Knowledgeable of the Rules
Fighter, Magic User, Healer, Musical, Sneaky
Cast Voice Distinctness
Totally Unique
Audio Quality & Equipment
Conference Call, USB Mics, XLR Mics, In Studio, Some Background Noise
Includes Music, Includes Sound Effects
Editing Style
Minor Editing
Video (if applicable)
Multiple Cameras, Video Conference App, On-Screen Elements