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Critical Role

Critical Role
Critical Role
Exandria
Dungeons & Dragons
Daggerheart
Dungeons and Dragons
Predathos
Ahriman
Dol-Makjar
Magic
Vasselheim
Ruidus
Tachonis
House Tachonis
Ludinus
Fantasy
Umbra
Aeor
Araman
Bells Hells
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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Recent Guests

Brennan Lee Mulligan
Guest host, portrayed as the episode's introducer and facilitator
Critical Role / Critical Role Campaign 4
Episode: Chasing Shadows | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 28 Part 2
Deborah Ann Woll
An actress known for her role in True Blood and a D&D player
Acting and tabletop gaming
Episode: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II One-Shot
Liam McIntyre
An actor best known for his role as Spartacus
Starz Series 'Spartacus'
Episode: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II One-Shot
Alex Ward
Special guest in this episode
Episode: Stone-Faced | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 4 | Part 1
Jeremy Crawford
Game designer and writer
Wizards of the Coast
Episode: Oaths & Ash | Critical Role Indianapolis Live Show 2025 Part 2
Chris Perkins
Game designer and writer
Wizards of the Coast
Episode: Oaths & Ash | Critical Role Indianapolis Live Show 2025 Part 2
Tom Cardy
Musician and comedian
Episode: Tag Team At The Teeth: The Misty Ascent | Critical Role Sydney Live Show 2025 Part 1
George Pumavera
Duo of game masters leading the new podcast
Episode: C3E112 The Assembling of Legends
Miriam [Sky-Cipple]
A gifted figure from the Kryn Dynasty visiting the group
Kryn Dynasty
Episode: C3E110 In the Shadow of War

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 36k ratings
  • D&D!

    Great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Entitygames
    United States9 days ago
  • The characters created for these games have become close friends. The level of therapy that this offers is beyond explanation.

    Podchaser
    5
    Peter Kourakos
    17 days ago
  • Expect chaos

    Very unorganized chaos is the name of the game. They love what they do, and so will you.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    This podcast is currently getting me through an extremely bad time at work. Cannot recommend enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kylee French
    United Statesa month ago
  • .

    Very good. Just, very good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guild master 4
    United Statesa month 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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Talking Points

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Flight to Castle Torch | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 15 Part 2
Q: Julien, what brings you here to Castle Torch?
We are to stay possibly just a short time. Our business may continue onward.
The Lost Monastery | Age of Umbra Episode 2 Part 2
Q: How much time does she have?
Days, unless we find a remedy soon.
The Lost Monastery | Age of Umbra Episode 2 Part 2
Q: Have you ever heard of anybody being healed from something like this?
There are stories of healers capable of miracles in places untouched by darkness.
What Bits May Come | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 30 Discussing Up To C3117
Q: How did you approach playing Sarkonos for the table?
I researched the character's lore, watched clips from prior campaigns, and built on his motivations and past encounters.
What Bits May Come | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 30 Discussing Up To C3117
Q: Was it strange to see Opal while inhabiting different characters?
It was not strange; it was a wonderful play experience, making it feel more real and interconnected.

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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 471 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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2. Deborah Ann Woll
3. Liam McIntyre
4. Alex Ward
5. Jeremy Crawford
6. Chris Perkins
7. Tom Cardy
8. George Pumavera

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