A recent Instagram post from Rotten Tomatoes reveals that Prime Video’s The Mighty Nein has launched with a perfect 100% Fresh rating, receiving widespread acclaim from early critics. The animated fantasy series is Critical Role’s second major television adaptation, following the success of The Legend of Vox Machina, which quickly became a cornerstone of Prime Video’s adult animation offerings and established the studio’s fruitful collaboration with Amazon.

 

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The perfect score underscores the high anticipation surrounding The Mighty Nein, both among longtime Critical Role fans and within the broader fantasy-animation community. Reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes highlighted the show’s darker, more refined tone, its emotionally rich storylines, and its focus on character-driven narratives all hallmarks of the original tabletop campaign. These early accolades represent a significant milestone for Critical Role, which evolved from a home tabletop game into one of the most influential multimedia fantasy brands of the last decade.

The Mighty Nein follows the chaotic, unpredictable, and tightly knit band of adventurers from Critical Role’s second campaign. Familiar faces such as Beauregard, Caleb, Fjord, Nott, Jester, Yasha, and Mollymauk are voiced by the original cast: Marisha Ray (Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Justice League: War), Liam O’Brien (Naruto, Star Wars Rebels), Travis Willingham (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Avengers Assemble), Sam Riegel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sofia the First), Laura Bailey (The Last of Us Part II, Spider-Man: Miles Morales), Taliesin Jaffe (Hellsing, Street Fighter IV), and Ashley Johnson (The Last of Us, Blindspot). Their return follows the same approach as The Legend of Vox Machina, letting each actor revisit the emotional depth and nuances of their characters.

Critical Role is expanding its footprint across numerous platforms. The company recently published new seasons of its live-streamed campaigns, announced publishing collaborations with Dark Horse Comics, and expanded Exandria’s realm with original novels and tabletop expansions. With The Mighty Nein now part of its portfolio, Critical Role cements its position as a pioneer in serialized fantasy narrative.

The Mighty Nein premiered its first three episodes today on Prime Video.