The essential episodes of Critical Role
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Critical Role — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Our story begins as Vox Machina, the heroes of Emon, arrive at the cavernous underground city of Kraghammer. After wiping out a grave threat to Emon's emperor, Sovereign Uriel Tal'Dorei III, the band of adventurers has been sent on a journey by Arcanist, Allura Vysoren to find Lady Kima of Vord, a Halfling Paladin of Bahamut, who was drawn to Kraghammer upon learning of a great evil resting beneath it. The party get their bearings in the sprawling, dwarven city, meet a few of its more colorful denizens, and learn that the dwarves have been dealing with unnatural creatures spilling out of the mines in recent months. The mine's overseer, Nostoc Greyspine, barely finishes explaining their troubles, when a pack of goblins and ogres come spilling out of the mine's entrance, pursued by something far worse.
- 02
Reeling from the aftermath of their battle against the Briarwoods, Vox Machina is called before Sovereign Uriel to answer for their recent destructive behavior. Looking to bolster their reputation, the group agrees to hunt a mysterious giant bird terrorizing the countryside…
- 03
Vox Machina is in disarray as a mysterious skull is found and Vax questions the priorities of the group. Meanwhile, the city of Emon experiences a substantial political shift.
- 04
Vox Machina searches through the rubble of Emon, hoping to find their allies among the survivors. With special guest Jason Charles Miller!
- 05
In the wake of the devastation of Emon, Vox Machina begins making their long term plans to take back the city. But first, they must decide whether or not to make a devil's bargain with the Clasp: a dangerous underground criminal organization.
- 06
Happy one year anniversary! On this most auspicious of days, Vox Machina finds itself deep within a lost shrine to the Raven Queen in search of an artifact that may help them defeat the Chroma conclave. But more danger lurks within the shrine than they could possibly be prepared for! With special guests Will Friedle and Mary Elizabeth Mcglynn.
- 07
An exhausted Vox Machina spends some time hashing out their pent up frustrations and examining their spoils of victory. They then journey to the Fire Ashari, hoping to find survivors of the red dragon's escape from the fire plane.
- 08
Vox Machina joins forces with an eccentric candlemaker to help seal the rift between their world and the fire plane. Guest starring Chris Hardwick. #FeeltheGern
- 09
Vox Machina ventures deep beneath the Stormcrest Mountains to confront the mysterious Sphinx, and hopefully learn more about the Vestiges of Divergence.
- 10
Happy 50th episode everybody! Grog has a sword problem and the group stages an intervention, after which they begin to plan their attack on the Goliaths currently pillaging Westruun. Everything is going to go great.
- 11
Grog Vs. Kevdak! Vox Machina Vs. The Herd! It's an all out battle with the fate of Westrunn!
- 12
The battle wary group return to Vasselheim as Vax brings himself face to face with the Raven Queen.
- 13
Vox Machina find the root of the pestilence deep within the Shademirk, and come face to face with the creature who holds the next vestige.
- 14
The newly formed party delves into their own investigation of the events at the carnival, while still wondering if they can trust the company they've found themselves in...
- 15
Disparate souls collide in the mountain spires of Jrusar when three different groups of adventurers meet during a battle against an unusual array of enemies...
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