
Critical Role Abridged
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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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Deathwish Run | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 28
Bells Hells enter the deadly crawler race known as Deathwish, where survival is the only rule and winning is the only option...
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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
A Race to the Prize | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 27
Bells Hells tend to their inner relationships before returning to the Seat of Disdain, but a surprising face in Paragon's Call rattles several members of the group...
BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Orym and Dusk Sparring" by David Rodrigues || @3rdclover"Fearne's Mysterious Gem" by Shaun Ellis || @shmabaAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha Ray

Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 11min
Hidden Truths | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 26
Bells Hells seek out allies and options in their evolving plan to infiltrate Paragon’s Call…BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Shadows in the Storm" by Lap Pun Cheung || @lappuncheung"Imahara Joe" by Akane || @akanelogics"Fearne's Postcards" by Bree Williams || @larkspurnsAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha Ray

Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 13min
A Taste of Tal'Dorei | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 25
Bells Hells explore Bassuras and the Paragon's Call stronghold while getting to know their new friend Dusk, whose past strangely intersects with one of their own...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Taste of Tal'Dorei" by Ian MacDonald || @ian_macdonald_art"Armand Treshi" by Mike Pape || @wingbuffet"Quokka Fearne" by Bree Williams || @larkspurnsAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Sarah DurnesqueAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha Ray

Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 12min
The Hellcatch Valley | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 24
Bells Hells’ fantastical flight takes them to the lawless town of Bassuras, where danger, deception, and delight lurk behind every corner…
BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Captain Xandis" by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesdraws"Dusttra" by Elisa Serio @ellinainthesky"Bassuras" by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Sarah DurnesqueAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha Ray

Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 5min
To the Skies | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 23
Bells Hells finish their business in Jrusar and take to the skies on The Silver Sun skyship, where wonders and dangers lurk among the clouds…BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Gingersnap Cookies" by Bree Williams || @larkspurns"Silver Sun Sky Ship" by Elisa Serio @ellinainthesky "Captain Xandis" by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesdraws"Skirath Hunters" by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Will LambornStory Editor: Kirby WinslowAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha Ray

Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 11min
Promise and Potential | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 22
Now returned to Jrusar, Bells Hells meet with old and new allies to catch up on the city news and determine their next mission...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Jiana Hexum" art by Azraelion || @azraillu"Hellcatch Valley Map" by Devenrue || @devenrue"Horn of Silent Alarm," "Butcher's Bib," and "Portable Hole" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba "Milo Krook" by Bree William @larkspurnsAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Shaun LeonardAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha Ray

Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 7min
Fight at the Museum... | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 21
Bells Hells may have located their quarry, but the heist is far from over as they face down freshly formed formidable foes...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Mr. Evon Hytroga" and "Roe Estani" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba "Hishari Lyth-Priest Headdress," "Jiana Hexum," and "Eyes of Charming" art by Azraelion || @azraillu"Golem Constructs" by Elisa Serio @ellinainthesky Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Shaun LeonardAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha Ray

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
Breaking and Entering... | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 20
With the heist underway, Bells Hells explore the traps and trinkets of the Twilight Mirror Museum, finding unexpected dangers as they venture deeper into the vault...BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguideUpdates start here"Trap Trouble Chetney" by Lap Pun Cheung || @lappuncheung"Hishari Lyth-Priest Headdress" and "Wind Folly" art by Azraelion || @azraillu"Golem Constructs" by Elisa Serio @ellinainthesky Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Shaun LeonardAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha Ray

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 6min
Omens Above | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 19
Newly arrived in the Heartmoor Hamlet, Bells Hells seek answers to long-sought questions and prepare for the midnight museum heist...
BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Mr. Evon Hytroga" and "Roe Estani" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba "Ruidus Above" by Clara Daly || @eldritchblep"Shadows in the Storm" by Lap Pun Cheung || @lappuncheungAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Emily BlakeAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha Ray