A star rating of 4 out of 5.
The fourth season of The Legend of Vox Machina is a significant improvement over its somewhat rocky third season, largely thanks to the introduction of Taryon Darrington. This beloved character, an inventive artificer and skilled writer, is voiced by Wayne Brady and has been eagerly anticipated by fans.
As the second-to-last part of the series, this season could easily have felt like it was just setting things up for the finale. It spent a lot of time building towards the fifth and final season, dealing with smaller storylines, and wrapping up older plot threads.
Despite everything, it feels like a welcome fresh start. The return of Taryon, along with his robotic assistant Doty, brings Exandria’s heroes back together for more unpredictable adventures, picking up a year after their difficult battle with the Chroma Conclave.
As a longtime fan, I’m really enjoying the latest season! They’ve introduced some great new characters alongside some seriously dangerous villains. There’s a ton of fun side adventures – and even more cool magical items to find! It feels like they’re leaning back into the lighter, more humorous vibe of the early seasons, which I appreciate. A few things really stood out to me: this incredibly well-done heist that reminded me of Ocean’s Eleven, the hilarious back-and-forth between Percy and Taryon, and Keyleth’s water trial – the animation during that sequence was just stunning.
This installment strikes a much better balance between the serious central mystery – involving a dangerous death cult and warnings from the Raven Queen – and the fun, often chaotic, adventures and relationships of the main characters. The previous story really lacked this balance, making this one a significant improvement.
The Critical Role crew once again perfectly captured the joyful chaos of a Dungeons & Dragons game, delivering a hilarious and eventful fantasy adventure, even with serious danger looming. The story moved at a great pace, making it thoroughly enjoyable.
Okay, so Brady totally stole the show this season – he’s my MVP for sure. He played Taryon as this lovable, clueless musclehead, and honestly, it was brilliant. It’s tough stepping into a role someone else made famous, but he absolutely nailed it, bringing a really fun energy to the character.
It’s a little odd at first not hearing Sam Riegel as the artificer, but Brady does a great job of making Darrington distinct from Scanlan Shorthalt, giving the new character a strong personality of his own. Beyond the humor, Darrington also has a surprisingly touching story arc.
Because the show isn’t trying to follow as many characters at once, it can spend more time developing the personalities of the main heroes, especially the heartwarming relationship between Grog and Pike.
Viewers who enjoy the show’s songs are in for a treat, especially a funny opening number featuring Grog and a catchy new song from Taryon. Keyleth’s storyline reaches an exciting climax, and Vax’s (Liam O’Brien) personal journey – which connects to the Raven Queen – takes center stage after being developed throughout previous seasons.
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I’m absolutely blown away by the animation in this show, seriously Titmouse, Inc. is doing incredible work! Seeing them tackle an underwater world is just gorgeous. But things aren’t all smooth sailing for Vex (Laura Bailey) – even her magical broom isn’t making things easy for her, and it looks like trouble is brewing.
Fans hoping for a strict retelling of the original story might find this series different, as it makes some big changes to important events, similar to what happened in season 3. Also, the episodes are notably shorter than those in Critical Role’s other animated show, The Mighty Nein, which some viewers may find leaves them wanting more.
Overall, this fourth season is a positive step for the show, and fans will be excited to see how it all leads to Vox Machina’s final showdown. It feels like a quiet moment before a major conflict is about to begin.
The Legend of Vox Machina season 4 will premiere on Prime Video on 3 June 2026.
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Nicola Austin is a freelance journalist with a passion for sci-fi, fantasy, and animation. She’s written for many publications, including Empire, Digital Spy, and SciFiNow, covering TV and film. She’s a firm believer that The Mummy is a classic 90s film.
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