The Legend of Vox Machina

Prime Video | Release Date: January 28, 2022

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 64 Ratings

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teatomMar 27, 2022

Some professional reviewers must have had a sizeable donation from Uncle Amazon, before putting in their scores, it seems. That's the only reason I can think of for grown adults giving something so basic, such glowing reviews.
If you're a kidSome professional reviewers must have had a sizeable donation from Uncle Amazon, before putting in their scores, it seems. That's the only reason I can think of for grown adults giving something so basic, such glowing reviews.
If you're a kid between the age of 12-17, you might really enjoy Vox Machina.
The extremely cliche, trope-driven story and characters might not put you off and the script that substitutes swearing for jokes, might make you laugh a little.
If you're an adult or just a mature kid, Vox Machina is unwatchable after a few minutes. The artwork is decent, if not stellar and the animation is low-level Saturday morning cartoon, but it's passable.
Voice acting is also passable, there's some bad accents in there (but that's par for the course for the genre) but the cast do their best with the bad script. Unfortunately, however, the whole thing really comes down to that script and it is a stinker. It's beyond childish and whilst a similar project, Invincible, has a great time taking tropes and subverting them, and using harsh language and mature themes and using them with subtlety and wit to craft a show that's entertaining to all audiences, Vox has clearly been created by a different level of writer. Perhaps one that hasn't yet made it out of primary school?… Expand

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EludiumQ36Mar 24, 2022

"The Legend of Vox Machina" (S01, 12 eps, 1/2hr, Amazon) is a slickly produced animated series that reminds one of "Castlevania", however, though the show centers on teen characters I think the story is really kiddie-oriented, it's a real"The Legend of Vox Machina" (S01, 12 eps, 1/2hr, Amazon) is a slickly produced animated series that reminds one of "Castlevania", however, though the show centers on teen characters I think the story is really kiddie-oriented, it's a real letdown. It's full of stereotypes, clichés, and it's predictable - just the right mix of elements for your pre-teen. I really wanted to like this, especially since Covid has brought us so much stinking messes of films and series, but this didn't break through for me, just more of the same type of wasted effort as so many others.… Expand

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NesyadFeb 9, 2022

After episode 4 it's apparent this show is going to be amazing. A bit of avatar a bit of invincible this show goes the distance.

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RogerDmolayFeb 11, 2022

Muito bom, excelente história D&D. Aguardando ansioso o final da primeira temporada e a segunda....

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ckgamerFeb 5, 2022

terrible script.. stupid jokes in every 2 minutes, good drawing is ruined with silly jokes also contains a very annoying bard...rubbish show! after the wheel of time and vox machina canceled my amazon prime and highly recommend the same..

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NobodyYouKnowJan 31, 2022

I imagine that one's reaction to TLoVM may depend on one's familiarity with Critical Role. I came into CR towards the end of campaign 1 (Vox Machina), and have been watching ever since, so I'm quite familiar with the whole CR vibe. TLoVM isI imagine that one's reaction to TLoVM may depend on one's familiarity with Critical Role. I came into CR towards the end of campaign 1 (Vox Machina), and have been watching ever since, so I'm quite familiar with the whole CR vibe. TLoVM is light and fun, but it tries a bit too hard with the potty humor and swearing. The presence of those things is no surprise given how the CR crew plays D&D, but they really dialed it up on the animated series. It feels somewhat forced and pandering as a result. The show is at its best when it focuses on the story and the characters' motivations rather than just going for cheap laughs.

I'm glad I waited till episode 3 to write this because that episode promises better things to come. The story starts to get interesting when we learn something important about Percival's past and see his dark side truly emerge. And kudos to Taliesin Jaffe (Percival) whose voice work is excellent in this. The whole cast are professionals, of course, but Taliesin's work really stood out to me -- very mature and nuanced.

The art style is generic, though it's executed well enough. My feeling about this is probably affected by the fact that I recently finished Netflix's "Arcane" which was fantastic -- a visual (and storytelling!) delight -- and raises the bar for adult animated storytelling.

With 7 more episodes to go in this season, I may revise my review, but as it stands, this is worth checking out for fans of adult animation. Just be prepared for a heavy does of adult-yet-puerile humor and language. I hope later episodes tone that down a bit as the story progresses since the frequent use thereof tends to make the story less engaging.… Expand

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LenireFeb 1, 2022

This is the best adult cartoon ever. Finally, someone thought of doing a collaboration with the best writing fantasy stories from Critical Role.) The plot, although banal, is exciting, it is interesting to study the world of this universe. IThis is the best adult cartoon ever. Finally, someone thought of doing a collaboration with the best writing fantasy stories from Critical Role.) The plot, although banal, is exciting, it is interesting to study the world of this universe. I think the series has a great future. For my taste, this series is already more interesting than the 1st and 2nd seasons of Dota: Dragon's Blood.… Expand

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CanadianDMFeb 4, 2022

A refreshing take on medieval fantasy, though it suffers from some insufferable and painfully forced woke characters. The main cast is intriguing but often suffers from dull cliches. In time and with more character-building episodes, this hasA refreshing take on medieval fantasy, though it suffers from some insufferable and painfully forced woke characters. The main cast is intriguing but often suffers from dull cliches. In time and with more character-building episodes, this has the potential to be an amazing show.… Expand

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ScienceAdvisorJan 29, 2022

Woke, written by edge lords, and generally formulaic. Sure they pepper it with swear words, and the occasional flash of nudity, but that is just to earn the adult tag. The cool trailer happens in the first minute, and never reaches thatWoke, written by edge lords, and generally formulaic. Sure they pepper it with swear words, and the occasional flash of nudity, but that is just to earn the adult tag. The cool trailer happens in the first minute, and never reaches that height again in the first three episodes.
The art is good, as is the voice acting. But bad stories, woke agenda (especially in a fantasy setting), and juvenile antics from supposed adults robs this of any entertainment.… Expand

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Imperius147Feb 19, 2022

Pro+
+ adult cartoon nudity/blood
+ good storyteling + interesting characters + character progresion + animation and combat choreography cons - -short only 12 episodes give me more!!! after DOTA,Invincible,Castlevania is Vox Machina nextPro+
+ adult cartoon nudity/blood
+ good storyteling
+ interesting characters
+ character progresion
+ animation and combat choreography

cons -
-short only 12 episodes give me more!!!

after DOTA,Invincible,Castlevania is Vox Machina next fantastic cartoon for a adult audiences… Expand

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elijahlapeMar 26, 2022

Can't even begin to describe how much I love Critical Role the stream and the cast. But their stories are something that is worth experiencing. I wish everyone would've had time to watch the entire stream, so the TV show would've been theCan't even begin to describe how much I love Critical Role the stream and the cast. But their stories are something that is worth experiencing. I wish everyone would've had time to watch the entire stream, so the TV show would've been the most treasured treat this year!… Expand

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dzzzyt2Apr 20, 2022

First of all - I know nothing about Critical Role and D&D, so my review refers only to cartoon. And I must say it was a blast! Excellent composition of humour, action and fights, interesting story and likeable characters. I'm looking forwardFirst of all - I know nothing about Critical Role and D&D, so my review refers only to cartoon. And I must say it was a blast! Excellent composition of humour, action and fights, interesting story and likeable characters. I'm looking forward to next seasons.… Expand

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RustyIC7Apr 12, 2022

Absolutely love this new show by Amazon. Characters, voice, animation and humour are all spot on. Hope Amazon run this for another season

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owenw218Feb 10, 2023

This show took me by surprise, I had never listened to the DnD campaign by Critical Role so I went in completely blind.

This show has been hilarious, entertaining and scratches an itch for dnd / high fantasy / and comedy. If you have AmazonThis show took me by surprise, I had never listened to the DnD campaign by Critical Role so I went in completely blind.

This show has been hilarious, entertaining and scratches an itch for dnd / high fantasy / and comedy.

If you have Amazon Prime, this is very much worth your time.… Expand