Series synopsis
Critical Role Abridged is an American drama comedy sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on Beacon on May 9, 2024. It was created by Marisha Ray. It stars Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Liam O'Brien and Ashley Johnson.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Mercer as Game Master
- Laura Bailey as Imogen Temult
- Liam O'Brien as Orym, of the Air Ashari
- Ashley Johnson as Fearne Calloway
- Taliesin Jaffe as Ashton Greymoore
- Travis Willingham as Bertrand Bell / Chetney Pock O'Pea
- Marisha Ray as Laudna
- Sam Riegel as Fresh Cut Grass / Braius Doomseed
Guest cast
- Erika Ishii as Dusk / Yu Suffiad
- Christian Navarro as F.R.I.D.A.
- Emily Axford as Prism Grimpoppy
- Aabria Iyengar as Deanna Leimert
- Utkarsh Ambudkar as Bor'Dor Dog'Son
- Erica Lindbeck as Morrighan Ferus
- Anjali Bhimani as Fy'ra Rai
- Brennan Lee Mulligan as Game Master
- Aimee Carrero as Deni$e Bembachula
- Robbie Daymond as Dorian Storm
- Noshir Dalal as The Emissary
- Nick Marini as Ayden
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 123 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 123 | May 9, 2024 | May 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Draw of Destiny Disparate souls collide in the mountain spires of Jrusar when three different groups of adventurers meet during a battle against an unusual array of enemies... |
May 9, 2024 |
| 2 |
Trial by Firelight The three groups of adventurers slowly begin to form a cohesive unit as a tentative alliance is forged with the vigilant and mysterious Lord Eshteross... |
May 9, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Trail and the Toll While investigating a series of thefts at the behest of their potential patron, the group stumbles onto something much more dangerous than they anticipated, with lasting consequences... |
May 9, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Beacon |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 9, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 24, 2026 |
| Runtime | 75 minutes |
| Status | continue |