
I’m completely captivated by The Mighty Nein, Amazon’s second dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and honestly, it’s everything I’d hoped for. It’s based on what many consider to be Critical Role’s strongest story yet, and that really shines through in the animation. What’s brilliant is that the show starts before the official campaign begins, giving us that wonderful ‘session zero’ vibe – it immediately pulls you in. In the first episode, we meet Beau, a wonderfully grumpy monk with a mission, and then there’s Caleb and Nott the Brave, a wonderfully secretive wizard and a goblin who’s surprisingly sweet. We even get a quick peek at Yasha! The next couple of episodes introduce the rest of the group: Jester Lavorre, who is pure, delightful chaos, and Fjord, a half-orc struggling to understand his newfound abilities. We also get a fresh take on Essek’s story, and the introduction of Mollymauk Tealeaf, a character who’s already proving to be a fantastic addition. The way they all come together feels so authentic, like it was lifted straight from a D&D game.