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Critical Role Abridged

Critical Role
Bells Hells
Exandria
Critical Role
Apogee Solstice
Hellcatch Valley
Drusar
Ruby Vanguard
Paragon's Call
Ruidus
Uthodurn
Ruitus
Ashton
Imogen
Bacorus
Lodna
Delilah Briarwood
Whitestone
Chetney
EOS
Fey Realm

All the twists and turns of an episode of Critical Role in half the time! In Critical Role Abridged, the rich tapestry of a Critical Role campaign is lovingly distilled to its most pivotal, hilarious, and poignant moments in about 60-90 minutes per episode. We start with Campaign 3: Bells Hells.

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Seth Domade
Archivist at the Cobalt Soul
Cobalt Soul
Episode: Where the Red Fearne Glows | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 94
Essek Thalus
Ally to the Exandrian Concord, enemy to Ludinus the Left
Exandrian Concord, Cerberus Assembly
Episode: Where the Red Fearne Glows | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 94
Petrov Godo
A new recruit to the Vanguard, recently exalted and connected to powerful forces.
Vanguard
Episode: Intense Interrogations | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 85
Allura Vysoren
A powerful arcanist representing the Tal'Dorei Council
Tal'Dorei Council
Episode: A Gathering of Heroes | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 76
Bordor Dog Son
A sheep herder encountering the chaos of the Apogee Solstice
Episode: Somewhere Out There | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 59
Chetney Pock O'Pea
A character in the campaign
Episode: Axiom Shaken | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 43
Ebenold Kai
Professor mentioned in the episode
Academia in Critical Role universe
Episode: Axiom Shaken | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 43
Birdie Calloway
A friend of Bells Hells with ties to the Calloway family.
Episode: Reunion & Revenge | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 30
Ira Wendigoth
Nightmare King and ally of Birdie Calloway.
Episode: Reunion & Revenge | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 30

Hosts

Matthew Mercer
Host and narrator guiding the narrative; central figure in abridged adaptations.
Travis Willingham
Host with strategic pacing and energetic delivery; contributes to narrative framing.
Liam O'Brien
Host with engaging banter and insight into character dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • A welcome option!

    Condensing the multi hour stream into a tight hour to hour and a half is a tremendous task, and CR met it well. A good alternative to get the story efficiently or to supplement the watch of the full live play. Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Soar
    United States2 months ago
  • Yes!!

    For my poor AuADHD brain, trying to find time to fit a whole CR session into my week didn’t work, and whilst I started Campaign 3 well, it soon backed up and I had to stop.

    Enter CR: Abridged!

    Just as funny, just as awesome and a LOT more consumable!

    Thank you!

    ENCORE!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cap'n Fabulous
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Really great if you’ve gotten behind

    I have been a fan of Critical Role for years, but I got really behind with campaign 3 and catching up felt so daunting. I doubt that I will be able to catch up to the current episodes before the campaign ends, but I feel like I have an actual shot of finishing the campaign with these shortened episodes. While I miss the table banter, and all of that, I don’t think I am missing out on any of the really important stuff. These abridged episodes are really well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marisaen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic!

    Took a minute to get into. But I love it. I love anime and this led me to Critical Role. Matt Mercer is one of my faves voice actors. and the others are soon becoming my favorites too give it a chance you’ll love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uppy123
    United States2 years ago
  • This is awesome!!!

    The collaborative story telling is top notch. I’m 4 episodes in, hard to put it down!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billmania
    United States2 years ago

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Consistent, entertaining, and a good intro for new fans.
Engaging, concise take on sprawling campaigns perfect for catching up.

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From the Boughs | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 37
Q: Are you going to your dinner?
Yes, are you going to? Who is this?
From the Boughs | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 37
Q: What are you saying?
We can't change what happened back then. We can only handle right now. It's not a distraction. You should go.
In Too Deep | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 14
Q: Where's my brother?
I'm fine, don't worry. I'm paying my debts. It's being taken care of.
A Taste of Tal'Dorei | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 25
Q: Are you in Lorden's thing?
No, we're not romantically involved.
A Taste of Tal'Dorei | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 25
Q: So this is more of a scouting mission?
Yes, we need to be discreet and gather intel about Treshi.

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1. Seth Domade
2. Essek Thalus
3. Petrov Godo
4. Allura Vysoren
5. Bordor Dog Son
6. Chetney Pock O'Pea
7. Ebenold Kai
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