
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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Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 3min
A Hungry Jungle | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 18
While traveling to the Heartmoor Hamlet, Bells Hells find their night's rest interrupted by an enormous fey plant creature intent on devouring them whole... 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 "Bloody Fey Lure" 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: 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

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
Heart-to-Heartmoor | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 17
With a strange job to take and stranger mysteries to chase, Bells Hells prepares for their journey into the Oderan Wilds while opening up about their lives and their secrets...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"Gnarl Rock," "Fey Wild Shard," and "Blue Chromatic Rose" by art by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba"Jiana Hexum" art by Azraelion || @azraillu"Milo Krook Feredij" by Bree Williams || @larkspurns"Bloody Fey Lure" by Elisa Serio @ellinainthesky 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

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 14min
The Shade Mother | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 16
With a new alliance made, Bells Hells discover an unsettling entity within the mines beneath the city whose terrors are more potent than any of them bargained for...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"Lady Emoth Kade" art by Azraelion || @azraillu"The Shade Mother" by Elisa Serio @ellinainthesky "Greenseeker Olly" and "Greenseeker Gus" by Cris Trinci || @galaxybandit "Pretty the Ogre" by Wesley Griffith || @wesley_griffith"Purple Gem" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmabaAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Paul FoyderStory 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

Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 9min
The Tunnels Below | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 15
The ball takes several unexpected twists and turns when dancing shifts to fighting and fighting shifts to fleeing...We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join Get unparalleled access to Critical Role with Beacon. Enjoy the shows you love completely ad-free, plus new exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. "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"Shade Creepers" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba"Lady Emoth Kade" art by Azraelion || @azraillu"Greenseeker Olly" and "Greenseeker Gus" by Cris Trinci || @galaxybandit "The Shade Mother" by Elisa Serio @ellinainthesky Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Paul FoyderStory Editor: Jen VelosoAdditional 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

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 13min
In Too Deep | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 14
The ball takes several unexpected twists and turns when dancing shifts to fighting and fighting shifts to fleeing...We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join Get unparalleled access to Critical Role with Beacon. Enjoy the shows you love completely ad-free, plus new exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. "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"General Ratanish" art by Mike Pape || @wingbuffet"Lady Emoth Kade" art by Azraelion || @azraillu"The Greenseekers" and "Cyrus & Dorian's Departure" by Cris Trinci || @galaxybandit Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Paul FoyderStory Editor: Jen VelosoAdditional 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

Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
A Dance of Deception | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 13
With a heist somewhat planned, the group attends the masquerade ball but have trouble keeping a low profile as various complications arise...We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join Get unparalleled access to Critical Role with Beacon. Enjoy the shows you love completely ad-free, plus new exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. "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"General Ratanish" art and "Armand Treshi" art by Mike Pape || @wingbuffet"Lady Emoth Kade" art by Azraelion || @azraillu"Shade Creepers" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmabaAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Paul FoyderStory Editor: Jen VelosoAdditional 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

Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 10min
Make It Fashion | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 12
The group readies themselves for the ball while beginning to piece together a cryptic puzzle of criss-crossing threads of fate...We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join Get unparalleled access to Critical Role with Beacon. Enjoy the shows you love completely ad-free, plus new exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. "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"Magic Rope" and "Eversmoking Bottle" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmabaAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Paul FoyderStory 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

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 13min
Chasing Nightmares | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 11
The group comes face to face with the terrifying entity known as the Nightmare King but the interaction leaves only questions to an increasingly perplexing puzzle...We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join Get unparalleled access to Critical Role with Beacon. Enjoy the shows you love completely ad-free, plus new exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. "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 || @agarthanguideAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CredtsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Paul FoyderAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroStory Editor: Kirby WinslowPost- 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

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ghosts Dates and Darker Fates | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 10
After a thrilling heist is interrupted, the group splits up to chase leads and navigate a spooky encounter with the Nightmare King. Amidst humorous banter about innocent crushes and charming dining chaos, they reflect on deeper themes of love and resilience. A lively tavern scene introduces whimsical characters and unexpected gifts, while the stakes rise as they embark on a perilous journey to the ominous Mirror Tower. With tension and camaraderie at play, this adventure offers a delightful mix of suspense and lighthearted moments.

Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 11min
Thicker Grows the Meal and Plot | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 9
As the search for Chetney's missing friend heats up, the characters find themselves entangled in quirky plots and humorous escapades. From navigating the intrigue of bounty hunters to exploring the mysterious Moon Tower, they face both comical kitchen antics and tense confrontations with dire wolves. The group also wrestles with emotional pasts while strategizing a daring escape amid a rain-soaked adventure. Secrets unravel against a backdrop of vibrant camaraderie and whimsical chaos, making their journey anything but ordinary.