Critical Role Abridged

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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. We start with Campaign 3: Bells Hells.

  1. 12/16/2025

    Rush for the Bloody Bridge | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 82

    With their Fey Realm tasks complete, Bells Hells turn their attention to the ruddy moon and the foes that block the bridge…CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-updateBEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Reiloran Shrike" and "Reiloran Mystic" art by Tyler Walpole || @tylerwalpole"Trust Fall" art by Meg Simmons || @megzilla87 Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Paul FoyderStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Gianna GencarellaRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons

    1h 16m

  2. 12/09/2025

    The Eve of the Red Moon | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 81

    Bells Hells ponder fey bargains and prepare for their dangerous race through Ruby Vanguard territory... CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-update BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam Riegel Original Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness "Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinness Additional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 Alarm Character Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide "Morrigan, the Fate-Stitcher" art by Adrian Barra Lugo || @ailustrar "Pate de Rolo" and "The Girl on Fire" art by Bree Williams || @larkspurns "Allura Vysoren" art by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesdraws "Ring of Volcanic Flesh" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba "Qi Mandozi" "Tofor Brotoras" and "Earthbreaker Groon" art by Payton Keo Lacebal || @paytonkeoart "Lord Percival de Rolo" art by Jessica Scates || @jessmightwork "Keyleth, the Voice of the Tempest" art by Jonah Walker || @galacticjonah Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production Credits Producer: Kirby Winslow Editor: Garrett Alvord Story Editor: Carley Steichen Additional Editing and Animation: Max Schapiro Post- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett Alvord Supervising Editor: Will Lamborn Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella Re-recording Mixer: Chris Willmott Lore Keeper: Dani Carr Jr. Lore Keeper: Jared Deiro Art Director: Aaron Monroy Graphic Designer: Jordyn Torrence Post-Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas Head of Production: Vinnie Singh Creative Director: Marisha Ray Follow us! Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons

    1h 17m

  3. 12/02/2025

    A Test of Truth | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 80

    Bells Hells put their trust in each other to the test as they tackle Nana Morri's final task for them among tangled and lost ruins within the Fey Realm...CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-updateBEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Morrigan, the Fate-Stitcher" art by Adrian Barra Lugo || @ailustrar"Pate de Rolo" and "The Girl on Fire" art by Bree Williams || @larkspurns"Allura Vysoren" art by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesdraws"Ring of Volcanic Flesh" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmabaAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Gianna GencarellaRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons

    1h 7m

  4. 11/25/2025

    To Hurt Is to Heal | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 79

    Bells Hells find respite in the Fey Realm while they seek ways to mend their broken trust and rebuild their friendships... CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-update BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam Riegel Original Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness "Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinness Additional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 Alarm Character Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide "Morrigan, the Fate-Stitcher" art by Adrian Barra Lugo || @ailustrar "Birdie Calloway" art by Bree Williams || @larkspurns "Allura Vysoren" art by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesdraws "Tumble Bubble" art by Tyler Walpole || @tylerwalpole Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production Credits Producer: Kirby Winslow Editor: Garrett Alvord Story Editor: Carley Steichen Additional Editing and Animation: Max Schapiro Post- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett Alvord Supervising Editor: Will Lamborn Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella Re-recording Mixer: Chris Willmott Lore Keeper: Dani Carr Jr. Lore Keeper: Jared Deiro Art Director: Aaron Monroy Graphic Designer: Jordyn Torrence Post-Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas Head of Production: Vinnie Singh Creative Director: Marisha Ray Follow us! Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons

    1h 18m

  5. 11/18/2025

    Fractures | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 78

    Bells Hells face interparty turmoil as they grapple with the consequences of choices made and broken trust at a crucial crossroads...CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-updateBEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Lord Percival de Rolo" and "Gwendolyn de Rolo" art by Jessica Scates || @jessmightwork"Allura Vysoren" art by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesdraws"Fearne's Postcard" "Birdie Calloway" and "Ollie Colloway" art by Bree Williams || @larkspurns"Shadow of Comfort" by art by Tyler Walpole || @tylerwalpole"Ligament Manor / Peepers" and "Morrigan, the Fate-Stitcher" art by Adrian Barra Lugo || @ailustrarAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Gianna GencarellaRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons

    1h 23m

  6. 11/12/2025

    The Promise and the Price | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 77

    Bells Hells' resident witches delve into the hidden horrors of Whitestone Castle and a choice is made regarding the shard of Rau'shan... CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-update BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam Riegel Original Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness "Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinness Additional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 Alarm Character Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide "Witches and Ghosts" art by Jacob Grimoire || @jacobgrimoire "Lord Percival de Rolo" art by Jessica Scates || @jessmightwork "Allura Vysoren" art by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesdraws "Arcane Scrambler" and "Whitestone Ziggurat" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production Credits Producer: Kirby Winslow Editor: Paul Foyder Story Editor: Carley Steichen Additional Editing and Animation: Max Schapiro Post- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett Alvord Supervising Editor: Will Lamborn Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella Re-recording Mixer: Chris Willmott Lore Keeper: Dani Carr Jr. Lore Keeper: Jared Deiro Art Director: Aaron Monroy Graphic Designer: Jordyn Torrence Post-Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas Head of Production: Vinnie Singh Creative Director: Marisha Ray Follow us! Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons

    1h 16m

  7. 11/04/2025

    A Gathering of Heroes | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 76

    Bells Hells return to Whitestone in search of allies and refuge, taking time to reflect on the weight of their choices and the path ahead... CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-update BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. "It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam Riegel Original Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness "Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinness Additional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 Alarm Character Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide "Lord Percival de Rolo" art by Jessica Scates || @jessmightwork "Imahara Joe" art by Akane || @akanelogics "Allura Vysoren" art by Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesdraws "Dancer art by Jacob Grimoire || @jacobgrimoire "Keyleth, the Voice of the Tempest" art by Jonah Baumann || @galacticjonah "Altar of the Raven" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba Animated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production Credits Producer: Kirby Winslow Editor: Paul Foyder Story Editor: Carley Steichen Additional Editing and Animation: Max Schapiro Post- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett Alvord Supervising Editor: Will Lamborn Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella Re-recording Mixer: Chris Willmott Lore Keeper: Dani Carr Jr. Lore Keeper: Jared Deiro Art Director: Aaron Monroy Graphic Designer: Jordyn Torrence Post-Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas Head of Production: Vinnie Singh Creative Director: Marisha Ray Follow us! Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons

    1h 11m

  8. 10/28/2025

    An Ancient Flame | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 75

    Bells Hells delve into the claustrophobic caverns of Athos Peak, seeking the resting place of an ember of the great fire primordial Emperor Rau'shan...CAPTION STATUS: CAPTIONED BY OUR EDITORS. The closed captions featured on this episode have been curated by our CR editors. For more information on the captioning process, check out: https://critrole.com/cr-transcript-closed-captions-updateBEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord."It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme Song)" by Peter Habib and Sam RiegelOriginal Music by Omar Fadel, Hexany Audio, Ghiya Rushidat, Karam Salem, Neal Acree, and Colm R. McGuinness"Welcome to Marquet" Art Theme by Colm McGuinnessAdditional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 AlarmCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide"Vulcan Imps" and "Ring of Volcanic Flesh" art by Shaun Ellis || @shmaba"Dance of the Fire Shard" art by Anavi Paz || @anavi_artsAnimated Introduction by Kamille Areopagita, Kevin Areopagita, Mark Adams and Peggy Shi Critical Role Abridged Production CreditsProducer: Kirby WinslowEditor: Garrett AlvordStory Editor: Carley SteichenAdditional Editing and Animation: Max SchapiroPost- Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard and Garrett AlvordSupervising Editor: Will LambornAssistant Editor: Kate JohnsonRe-recording Mixer: Chris WillmottLore Keeper: Dani CarrJr. Lore Keeper: Jared DeiroArt Director: Aaron MonroyGraphic Designer: Jordyn TorrencePost-Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasHead of Production: Vinnie SinghCreative Director: Marisha RayFollow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole #CriticalRole #BellsHells #DungeonsAndDragons

    1h 6m
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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. We start with Campaign 3: Bells Hells.

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  • Creator
    Critical Role
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Critical Role
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    Critical Role Abridged

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