Series synopsis
Candela Obscura is an American drama sci-fi & fantasy mystery television series that premiered on YouTube on May 25, 2023. It was created by Taliesin Jaffe, Chris Lockey. It stars Anjali Bhimani, Robbie Daymond, Ashley Johnson and Spenser Starke.
Candela Obscura is an ongoing horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging role playing story mechanics, the series features the Candela Obscura game by Darrington Press!
Premise
Candela Obscura is an ongoing horror drama that follows an esoteric order of investigators as they use centuries of knowledge to fight back a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. Leveraging role playing story mechanics, the series features the Candela Obscura game by Darrington Press!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anjali Bhimani as Charlotte Eaves
- Robbie Daymond as Howard Margrove
- Ashley Johnson as Auggie James
- Spenser Starke as Game Master
- Luis Carazo as Marion Collodi
- Zehra Fazal as Jinnah Basar
- Travis Willingham as Nathaniel Trapp
- Aabria Iyengar as Game Master
Supporting cast
- Ashly Burch as Elsie Roberts
- Noshir Dalal as Rajan Savarimuthu
- Gina Darling as Cordelia Glask
- Laura Bailey as Arlo Black
- Matthew Mercer as Game Master
- Liam O'Brien as Game Master
- Marisha Ray as Beatrix Monroe
- Sam Riegel as Oscar Grimm
- Aimee Carrero as Grimoria
- Alexander Ward as Edgar Lycoris
- Imari Williams as Malcolm Trills
- Taliesin Jaffe as The Lightkeeper
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 13 | May 25, 2023 | June 25, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 3 | May 25, 2023 | July 27, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 3 | August 31, 2023 | November 2, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 3 | November 30, 2023 | January 25, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 3 | February 29, 2024 | April 25, 2024 |
| Season 5 | 1 | May 25, 2024 | May 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How To Play: Candela Obscura (Critical Role's New RPG) Our lead Game Designer, the amazing Spenser Starke, walks you through everything you need to know about the Illuminated Worlds game system and how to play our brand new game, Candela Obscura. |
May 25, 2023 |
| 2 |
San Diego Comic-Con 2023 | Critical Role: Making Candela Obscura! The cast and friends of Candela Obscura including Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray, Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, Matthew Mercer, Ivan Van Norman and Ashley Johnson discuss the making of the show, the game, and the whole new intriguing world. |
July 28, 2023 |
| 3 |
Creating Characters for Candela Obscura: Vassal & Veil For the first time ever, get a behind the scenes look at the character creation session for Chapter 1 of Candela Obscura. Guided by Matthew Mercer, players Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey, Anjali Bhimani, and Ashley Johnson select their roles, choose their specialties, and forge their Chapter 1 relationships using the Illuminated Worlds System. |
August 11, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Cold Embrace After witnessing a devastating tragedy a young street urchin has the veil yanked from his shrouded life - upturning and thrusting him into an esoteric world guided by the light of a secret order… |
May 25, 2023 |
| 2 |
Ravage of Red Lamp A hunger yearns throughout city streets as The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil toil to unravel the mysteries of Newfaires ancient history. |
June 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Collectors The Circle of the Vassal and the Veil band together one final time to close unresolved business as a newfound terror awakens within the permeating void. |
July 27, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eye for an Eye Years after the Last Great War has ended, five investigators unite and defend the Fairelands against an eldritch invasion. |
August 31, 2023 |
| 2 |
Flesh and Blood The Circle of Needle and Thread are forced to question their morality as an infiltrating purge rages on. |
September 28, 2023 |
| 3 |
Broken Path Uncertain who is friend or foe, The Circle of Needle and Thread continue their efforts to end a vengeful hunt. |
November 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Antiquarian After a creature known throughout legend emerges within Newfaire, Candela Obscura rallies the only circle they believe capable of taking on this Fairen Folklore. |
November 30, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Guardian of Groundswell The Circle of Tide and Bone confront an aqueous phenomenon, as the Periphery’s fist looms over the district of Groundswell. |
January 4, 2024 |
| 3 |
Candles in the Dark Something deep within Oldfaire beckons the Circle of Tide and Bone, as they leave no stone unturned. |
January 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Seeking Serenity A new voyage begins... |
February 29, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Gilded Graveyard Past horrors resurface as the Circle of the Crimson Mirror attend a masquerade, along with Newfaire's major powers. |
March 28, 2024 |
| 3 |
Into the Abyss Something primordial stirs within the depths of Oldfaire, as the Circle of the Crimson Mirror searches for missing allies. |
April 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stagecraft When a vile phenomenon emerges on set, the cameras roll on the Circle of the Silver Screen - Assignment #29 -1128 "Stagecraft" |
May 25, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 25, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 25, 2024 |
| Runtime | 240 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 19:00:00 |