213 minSeason 4 • Episode 21
LatestA visit to The Seven Stars yields important meetings and a nudge in the direction of their disappeared illusionist...
Critical Role is a weekly actual play series that uses tabletop role-playing game mechanics as a means to explore and develop stories from the vast fantasy worlds of Exandria, Aramán, and beyond, with sweeping narratives intricately woven through collaboration between Game Masters and players.
Acting
Voice actors improvising Oscar-worthy monologues at 11 PM on Thursdays.
Writing
Matthew Mercer builds worlds; players burn them down beautifully.
Production
Evolved from janky home game to professional animation and minis.
Creators
Sam Riegel, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Liam O'Brien, Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Game Master
Laura Bailey
Thimble
Luis Carazo
Azune Nayar
Robbie Daymond
Kattigan Vale
Aabria Iyengar
Thaisha Lloy
Taliesin Jaffe
Bolaire Lathalia
Ashley Johnson
Vaelus
Matthew Mercer
Sir Julien Davinos
Whitney Moore
Tyranny
Liam O'Brien
Halandil "Hal" Fang
Marisha Ray
Murray Mag'Nesson
Sam Riegel
Wicander "Wick" Halovar
Alexander Ward
Occtis Tachonis
Travis Willingham
Teor Pridesire
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Critical Role essentially created the actual play genre as we know it, spawning dozens of imitators and a $11 million animated series Kickstarter that broke records in 2019.
The famous 'Is it Thursday yet?' catchphrase originated from fans desperate for their weekly fix, not marketing—proving this started as genuine passion project before becoming empire.
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