3 Years Later, This 100%-Fresh Gem Is Still the Best Animated Show Prime Video Ever Made
The series' emotional honesty and the creators' love for their characters have elevated it to the rank of the platform's finest animated content.
Three years after its premiere, The Legend of Vox Machina remains a unique phenomenon in the world of streaming.
This Amazon Prime Video animated series has proven that a story born at the gaming table can become a cult classic and a benchmark for high-quality adult animation.
What Is 'The Legend of Vox Machina' About?
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The story takes place in the fantasy world of Exandria. There, a motley crew of misfit adventurers calls itself Vox Machina and roams the world.
The group includes the half-elven siblings Vax and Vex, the aristocratic inventor Percy, the cheerful dwarven bard Scanlan, the barbarian giant Grog, the shy druid Keyleth, and the devout dwarven priestess Pike.
Initially motivated by nothing more than a thirst for easy money, the group accidentally becomes embroiled in a royal quest to destroy a monster terrorizing the area. This event sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever.
The Story Behind 'The Legend of Vox Machina' Is Just as Interesting as the Series' Plot
The series originated from a real-life Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign. For several years, a group of friends (including Ashley Johnson, the voice of Ellie in The Last of Us) played under the guidance of game master Matthew Mercer.
Their improvised adventures became so popular that they evolved into Critical Role streams. In 2019, fans raised an astonishing $11 million on Kickstarter to bring these stories to life, setting a new platform record.
This unprecedented success caught the attention of Amazon, which acquired the broadcast rights and commissioned production.
'The Legend of Vox Machina' Is Much More Deep and Subtle Than It Seems at First Glance
Beneath the veneer of a boisterous fantasy comedy filled with raunchy jokes and epic battles lies an unexpectedly profound and psychologically authentic drama.
Despite their archetypal personas, each character possesses a complex inner life. The series masterfully explores topics of trauma, parental issues, guilt, and the search for redemption. Beneath the bravado and witticisms are real human issues that the characters learn to work through.
The Legend of Vox Machina is a story about saving the world and how a group of traumatized loners find family in one another, learning to trust, and forgive.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'The Legend of Vox Machina'?
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The Legend of Vox Machina has 100% from critics and 94% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.4/10.
Where to Watch 'The Legend of Vox Machina'?
The Legend of Vox Machina is available to stream exclusively on Prime Video.
