Missed 'The Legend of Vox Machina'? Watch Its New Spinoff With Perfect 100% on RT

The Critical Role franchise grew from a simple idea for Dungeons & Dragons streams into a media empire encompassing books, games, and animated series by 2025.

Following the resounding success of The Legend of Vox Machina, the time has come for an adaptation of the second campaign, The Mighty Nein.

The first season concluded on December 22 and pleased not only loyal fans but also won over new audiences, including those who disliked the previous series.

What Is 'The Mighty Nein' About?

Set in the rich fantasy world of Exandria, the story follows a new group of adventurers.

The plot centers on six charismatic characters: Caleb, an amnesiac and powerless wizard; Nott, a perpetually drunk goblin thief; Fjord, a half-orc sailor who has made a pact with dark forces; Jester, a naive tiefling priestess; and Beau, a human monk.

Their paths cross during a carnival disaster, and they unite to face threats greater than their own personal demons.

'The Mighty Nein' Is Friendly Even to Those Who Haven't Seen 'The Legend of Vox Machina'

Unlike The Legend of Vox Machina, the creators of the new show don't throw viewers headfirst into the action. Instead, they devote three entire episodes to a leisurely and detailed introduction of each main character.

While Vox Machina plunged its seven established adventurers into epic arcs involving dragons and vampires, which could have confused a newcomer, the narrative here unfolds smoothly and is well-structured.

This allows viewers to fully understand the characters' motivations, traumas, and dynamics before they embark on their epic journey together.

'The Mighty Nein' Is a Gripping, Action-Packed Fantasy That Follows the Best Traditions of the Original Show

The Mighty Nein embodies everything fans love about the Critical Role universe – its signature dark humor, complex moral dilemmas, touching moments, and brilliant dialogue.

At the same time, the animation and action scenes have reached a new level. The series features spectacular, dynamic battles and, most notably, overtly brutal and graphic scenes of violence.

The animators revel in the details, depicting rivers of blood and merciless reprisals, and immerse viewers in the dark and dangerous atmosphere of a magical Middle Ages.

This spinoff will easily satisfy those seeking a mature, complex, and visually stunning fantasy comparable to Berserk but with Western animation aesthetics.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'The Mighty Nein'?

• The Mighty Nein has 100% from critics and 91% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.6/10.

Where to Watch 'The Mighty Nein'?

The Mighty Nein is available to stream exclusively on Prime Video.