Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun, irreverent D&D inspired animation for grown ups.
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The Legend of Vox Machina
What's the Story?
THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA is a series that brings Dungeon & Dragons to the animated world. Exandria is under threat from a dangerous, mystical presence, and all the mercenaries hired by Sovereign uriel Tal'Dorel (Khary Payton) to eliminate it have been killed. Meanwhile, a group of misfits made up of barbarian Grog Strongjaw (Travis Willingham), gnomes Pike Trickfoot (Ashley Johnson) and Scanlan Shorthalt (Sam Riegel), half-elves Keyleth (Marisha Ray), Vex'ahlia (Laura Bailey), and Vax'ildan (Liam O'Brian), a.k.a. twins Vex and Vax, and a human named Percival "Percy" Fredrickstein (Taliesin Jaffe) has a huge bar tab they have to pay off. In hopes of earning the money they need, the ragtag gang, who call themselves Vox Machina, along with Trinket, Vax's pet bear, embarks on a quest to save realm.
Is It Any Good?
This well-written and well-performed series offers lots of irreverent humor as it tells the Dungeons & Dragons-inspired story from the popular YouTube and Twitch live series Critical Role. The original ensemble cast of voice actors reprise their roles, while other well-known talent, including David Tennant, Indira Varma, and Tony Hale bring other characters to life. If you're a D&D fan, or if you're just looking for a fun, animated fantasy series, The Legend of Vox Machina promises to be entertaining.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Dungeon & Dragons. Why does this game remain popular among different people today. What are some of the stereotypes often used to characterize people who play it? Do you think these are true or not?
How was the version of The Legend of Vox Machina that appeared in Critical Role adapted for the animated version? Is one better than the other?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 29, 2022
- Cast : Travis Willingham , Ashley Johnson , Sam Riegel , Laura Bailey
- Network : Prime Video
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic )
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Award : NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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