The Mighty Nein! is the newest show to hit Prime Video!
The animated series arrived on the streamer on Wednesday (November 19).
The show is a spinoff of The Legend of Vox Machina, set twenty years later, and adapts the second Critical Role campaign while playing Dungeons & Dragons.
The show “follows a group of fugitives and outcasts, bound by secrets and scars. But when a powerful arcane relic known as ‘The Beacon’ falls into dangerous hands, they must learn to work together to save the realm and stop reality itself from unraveling.”
Now, critics are weighing in with their thoughts – and it’s glowing so far!
Keep reading to find out more…
The Mighty Nein! has a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mashable says: ‘The webs The Mighty Nein weaves between its characters are as rich and varied as the characters themselves.”
Nerdist says: “If nothing else, it made me want to revisit Critical Role’s Campaign TwoOpens in a new tab, which is one of the best compliments an adaptation can pay to its source material.”
Collider gave it a 9 out of 10, writing: “The Legend of Vox Machina hit the ground running and has improved season-to-season, and The Mighty Nein benefits from that experience with assured construction, vibrant animation, and a smattering of Easter eggs for good measure.”
Radio Times gave it a 4 out of 5, writing: “Critical Role level up with an excellent slice of magical mayhem that lays the groundwork for a more expansive outing and deeper character development – with some very exciting teases for what’s in store…”
Polygon says: “After watching the entire eight-episode run, I can say with confidence that if you liked The Legend of Vox Machina, you will love The Mighty Nein.”
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