Critical Role, the popular tabletop role-playing group, is releasing its second animated series, The Mighty Nein, on Amazon Prime Video this week. The show expands on the success of The Legend of Vox Machina, adapting the story from Critical Role’s second campaign.
What is ‘The Mighty Nein’?
The Mighty Nein follows a new group of characters—a band of outcasts and fugitives—as they navigate the complex political landscape of Wildemount. The plot centers around a brewing conflict between the Kryn Dynasty and the Dwendalian Empire, with the team getting caught in the middle.
Key cast members include Matt Mercer, Laura Bailey, Ming-Na Wen, Tim McGraw, Anika Noni Rose, and Auli’i Cravalho. This blend of experienced voice actors and recognizable names signals Critical Role’s growing reach beyond its core fanbase.
When to Watch
The first three episodes of The Mighty Nein will be available on Prime Video starting Wednesday, November 19th, at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET. New episodes will drop weekly on Wednesdays, culminating in a season finale on December 24th.
How to Access
You can watch The Mighty Nein with an Amazon Prime subscription, which costs $15 monthly or $139 annually. Alternatively, you can subscribe to Prime Video as a standalone service for $9 per month.
Critical Role’s expansion into animation demonstrates the growing mainstream appeal of tabletop RPG content. The success of both Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein suggests a wider audience is interested in immersive, story-driven entertainment beyond traditional video games and movies.
