Series synopsis
Age of Umbra is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on YouTube on May 29, 2025. It ended on July 24, 2025. It was created by Matthew Mercer. It stars Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray and Sam Riegel.
Follow five misfits seeking solace within the mysteries of a new region: The Sallowlands. This swathe of cracked badlands holds secrets that could lead them to salvation – or into the jaws of ancient horror. This all-new, six-part Daggerheart mini-series will be led by Game Master Matthew Mercer as he brings players Laura Bailey, Jennifer English, Abubakar Salim, Vico Ortiz, and Zachery Renauldo through a brand new standalone adventure!
Premise
Follow five misfits seeking solace within the mysteries of a new region: The Sallowlands. This swathe of cracked badlands holds secrets that could lead them to salvation – or into the jaws of ancient horror. This all-new, six-part Daggerheart mini-series will be led by Game Master Matthew Mercer as he brings players Laura Bailey, Jennifer English, Abubakar Salim, Vico Ortiz, and Zachery Renauldo through a brand new standalone adventure!
Premise: A Daggerheart Miniseries.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Mercer as Game Master
- Ashley Johnson as Misty
- Marisha Ray as Brixton
- Sam Riegel as Snyx
- Taliesin Jaffe as August
- Travis Willingham as Idyl
- Laura Bailey as Adelia
- Liam O'Brien as Skreev
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | May 22, 2025 | June 26, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 8 | May 29, 2025 | July 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Session Zero: Creating Characters Matt Wants to Kill Join Game Master Matthew Mercer and the cast of Age of Umbra as they roll up their characters for the upcoming Critical Role Daggerheart miniseries! |
May 22, 2025 |
| 2 |
Level Up! The cast of Age of Umbra levels up their Daggerheart characters from Level 1 to Level 2 with a walkthrough by Game Master Matthew Mercer! Watch as the group gains more experience, increases their abilities, and chooses new domain deck cards. |
June 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Desperloch The Enduring, safe beneath the pyre fire of Desperloch, brace against the harsh realities of their world all while holding onto hope for a brighter future... |
May 29, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Lost Monastery A desire to both protect and to learn has led to terror in Firmament's Harrow - but can that terror be contained? |
June 5, 2025 |
| 3 |
What Is Gained, What Is Lost Consequences overwhelm the group, but they are determined to do the right thing and reignite hope in Desperloch, no matter what... |
June 12, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 29, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 24, 2025 |
| Runtime | 200 minutes |
| Status | ended |