Parents' Guide to The Mighty Nein

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The Mighty Nein TV poster: Top to bottom: Nott, Molly, Fjord, Caleb, Jester, Yasha, and Beau pose with weapons. They're surrounded by blue shards.

Common Sense Media Review

By Danae Stahlnecker , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 16+

Strong violence, swears, sexy stuff in adult D&D adaptation.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 16+?

Any Positive Content?

  • The Mighty Nein: Jester, center, smirks. Behind her (left to right), Nott, Caleb, Beau, Fjord, and Molly look sulky or smile nervously.
  • The Mighty Nein: Jester learns flirtily up against Fjord in the middle of the street as she runs from town guards.
  • The Mighty Nein: Caleb frowns as a he casts a spell that emits circles of fire and light from his hands.
  • The Mighty Nein: Beau leans in aggressively as she chokes her attacker. They're in a dark room.
  • The Mighty Nein: Close-up of Marion's face and shoulders. She looks seductively over her shoulder as she performs a burlesque dance.

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What's the Story?

THE MIGHTY NEIN follows a ragtag team of misfits turned heroes who get caught up in the mystery and politics of a brewing war after a sacred relic and dangerous weapon is stolen from the Kryn Dynasty.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say : Not yet rated

This swords and sorcery fantasy adventure is a fun adaptation of Critical Role's second Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The Mighty Nein has a strong cast of complicated characters with difficult pasts. Their journeys have lots to teach about personal growth, self-acceptance, and building community. The story also touches on complex political issues. It's set in a fantasy world, but it's pretty clear about how these problems are seen in the real world.

The raunchy humor and strong violence make it more suited for mature audiences. But if you liked The Legend of Vox Machina, then you'll probably enjoy this spin-off set in the same universe several years after Vox Machina's story. You can also enjoy it as a standalone show that's both accessible to casual viewers and enjoyable for die-hard fans.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • The main characters all have heavy secrets about their pasts. What helps them learn to overcome their pain, shame, and regret?

  • What can we learn from this fantasy story about prejudice and racial violence in the real world? Do the characters teach us anything about how to respond to racism and racial violence?

  • D&D can sometimes be a violent game. How does that violence influence the story? Does it serve a narrative purpose?

  • How does this version of The Mighy Nein compare to the source material in Critical Role's D&D live stream? How do the changes affect how audiences view the themes and characters' personal journeys?

TV Details

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The Mighty Nein TV poster: Top to bottom: Nott, Molly, Fjord, Caleb, Jester, Yasha, and Beau pose with weapons. They're surrounded by blue shards.

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