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Critical Role

Critical Role
Critical Role
Exandria
Daggerheart
Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dol-Makjar
Predathos
Ahriman
House Tachonis
Magic
Vasselheim
Tachonis
Candescent Creed
Umbra
Fantasy
Aeor
Ludinus
Araman
Ruidus
Nordvpn

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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Latest Episodes

Part 1

Wick and Tyranny must navigate Ksha'aravi's tower in The Pit while the rest of the Schemers must survive the attack at the Hallowed Round.

New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays.

Learn more about Campaign 4 at critrole.com/campaign... more

Part 2

The Seekers reveal the plans of House Tachonis to King Gus, who offers Occtis an alternative way to oppose his father directly.

New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays.

Learn more about Campaign 4 at critrole.com/campaign4/

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Pull up a chair, darling, because our Tale Gate hostess with the mostest has gossip to share!

Join Whitney Moore as she welcomes Luis Carazo, Aabria Iyengar, and Alexander Ward to her table for an evening of piping hot tea. Together they’ll dish o... more

Part 1

The Seekers reveal the plans of House Tachonis to King Gus, who offers Occtis an alternative way to oppose his father directly.

New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays.

Learn more about Campaign 4 at critrole.com/campaign4/

GET M... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Ward
Voice actor portraying Occtis Tachonis in Campaign 4
Critical Role
Episode: Tale Gate | Episode 6 | Discussing Up To C4E39
Luis Carazo
Voice actor portraying Azune Nayar in Campaign 4
Critical Role
Episode: Tale Gate | Episode 6 | Discussing Up To C4E39
Aabria Iyengar
Game master and voice actor portraying Thaisha Lloy in Campaign 4
Critical Role
Episode: Tale Gate | Episode 6 | Discussing Up To C4E39
Taliesin Jaffe
Voice actor portraying Bolaire Lathalia in Campaign 4
Episode: Tale Gate | Episode 5 | Discussing Up To C4E36
Robbie Daymond
Voice actor and performer portraying Kattigan Vale in Campaign 4
Episode: Tale Gate | Episode 5 | Discussing Up To C4E36
Liam O'Brien
Voice actor portraying Halandil "Hal" Fang in Campaign 4
Episode: Tale Gate | Episode 5 | Discussing Up To C4E36
Ashley Johnson
Aabria Iyengar
Guest voices on the Critical Role episode
Episode: The Ancient Wound | Age of Umbra: Sallowlands | Episode 6 Part 2
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Guest host of the session (part of Critical Role crossover table)
Critical Role
Episode: Opening Night | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 29 Part 2
Liam McIntyre
An actor best known for his role as Spartacus
Starz Series 'Spartacus'
Episode: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II One-Shot

Hosts

Laura Bailey
Veteran host and player guiding sessions, frequently collaborator in long-running campaigns
Matthew Mercer
Host and Dungeon Master, central to campaign framing and worldbuilding

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36.1k ratings
  • Critical Role

    Season one rules (in my perspective). Could you do a little series of one-shot like adventures that are only like 8 to ten hours long in the world of Vox Machina because I’m really missing it( off course also with the old characters).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dinnosor
    United States6 days ago
  • I have listened to 1000+ hours of this, and I have just realised I won't know what to do with myself when I finally catch up to the current campaign. This show has become a central pillar of my mental health, and although I was reluctant to begin something so long, I listened to a random episode and went "Aw dangit, this show is really good. I guess I'm committing.)

    I'd recommend starting at Campaign 2 because the early episodes of Campaign 1 were not great in either quality or content.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sailor Star
    15 days ago
  • The crew created an amazing world, I wish I found Critical Role earlier

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Crude710
    17 days ago
  • Amazing but Campaign 4 is my clear favourite

    Amazing podcast but I have to say Campaign 4 is my favourite my a fair margin. I’m loving the political intrigue and different tables and the whole vibe really which the earlier campaigns don’t really have.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyler Bowness
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Hooray!

    It is the bestest ever. Yuss. I’ve listened to it start to finish multiple times, it has all the laughs, all the tears, all the fears and thrills. I’ve never met them but these people are my dear friends, they inspire me and bring me joy. Thank you everyone at Critical Role!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eggman/Walrus
    Canada2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the ambitious storytelling, character arcs, and worldbuilding, though audio mix and ad placement are common complaints.
Many fans praise Brennan Mulligan's DM style and the ensemble cast, while others note shifts in campaign structure affecting engagement.
Feedback often points to production quality and pacing as a factor in enjoyment, with some criticism of cut halves and ad breaks.

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Tale Gate | Episode 6 | Discussing Up To C4E39
Q: What does being free mean to Occtus?
Ward said Occtus wants time and space to study magic, learn, and shape who he is becoming without other people telling him what he must do.
Tale Gate | Episode 6 | Discussing Up To C4E39
Q: How close were you to possibly choosing to become a rival Lord Tachonis?
Ward said the choice felt consequential, but Occtus believes openly opposing his father would get him killed. He could imagine making that move later, but not at this point in the story.
Tale Gate | Episode 5 | Discussing Up To C4E36
Q: Was Hal surprised by Hero and Elodie's fraught relationship, and what does he think of Elodie's moderate perspective on the city and the Creed?
O'Brien says Hal sees valid concerns on both sides: Elodie fears the danger will get Hero killed, while Hero believes in resisting what is happening. He tries to let them speak, limit lasting harm to the family, and keep working to save the city.
Spectacle | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 36 Part 1
Q: Were you commanded by Wicander Halovar to kill those tailors, or did you act freely under your own volition?
Tyranny says she was defending herself because the tailors wanted to kill her. Her father rejects her account, orders her to return to the pit at sunrise, and threatens her if she disobeys.
Spectacle | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 36 Part 1
Q: Do you know what this is?
Azune recognizes Occtis Tachonis's signet ring as an item he had been instructed to place at the Arkenaut crime scene. He tells Horandus that evidence from the investigation later disappeared from its locker.

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A narrative-focused fantasy RPG show driven by a core group of voice actors, known for long-form campaigns, rich worldbuilding, and improvisational storytelling. Recent episodes emphasize high-stakes escapes, ritual confrontations, and sudden revelations set against shifting loyalties and evolving powers within a sprawling universe. Production quality and pacing are frequent discussion points among listeners, with fans praising character-driven arcs and dramatic combat, while critiques often target ad placement and halves-based episode releases. The show stands out for its ambitious scope, rotating guest players, and a long-running, dedicated community that stays engaged across campaigns and live shows.

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Critical Role launched 8 years ago and published 490 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Alexander Ward
2. Luis Carazo
3. Aabria Iyengar
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7. Ashley Johnson
8. Brennan Lee Mulligan

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