If you loved
The Legend of Vox Machina
Chris Prynoski · Series · 2022
You loved The Legend of Vox Machina because it finds the perfect balance between high-stakes adventure and the rowdy, irreverent camaraderie of a dysfunctional team.
Start with the source
The source
Dungeons & Dragons
Kevin Paul Coates · Series · 1983
Adaptation
Futurama: Bender's Game
Dwayne Carey-Hill · Film · 2008
Adaptation
Critical Role
Matthew Mercer · Series · 2015
Books on the same thread
The Starless Crown
James Rollins · Book · 2022
If the epic scale of The Legend of Vox Machina kept you invested, this sweeping quest narrative offers a similarly visionary journey where an unlikely alliance must save their world.
Hooky
Míriam Bonastre Tur · Book · 2021
Much like the protagonists of The Legend of Vox Machina, these fugitives rely on their found family dynamic to survive a world that has branded them as enemies of the state.
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #5)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2018
Fans of the boisterous, ragtag crew in The Legend of Vox Machina will appreciate how these Supa Buddies combine their unique skills to tackle villains and restore justice with humor.
Holy Mayhem
Pat G'Orge-Walker · Book · 2012
The Legend of Vox Machina thrives on misfits working together, and you will enjoy how these two amateur sleuths turn their unexpected unemployment into a new, collaborative and comedic mission.
Films on the same thread
The Bad Guys
Pierre Perifel · Film · 2022
The Legend of Vox Machina features villains forced into heroism, a dynamic mirrored here as a group of notorious criminals attempts to redefine themselves through teamwork and chaotic, high-stakes heists.
Nimona
Troy Quane · Film · 2023
If you enjoyed the anti-hero spirit of The Legend of Vox Machina, this story of a scrappy outcast teaming up with a disgraced knight offers that same blend of action and redemption.
The Bad Guys 2
Pierre Perifel · Film · 2025
Returning to the underdog spirit of The Legend of Vox Machina, this heist adventure follows a team of reformed criminals navigating high-stakes danger while maintaining their signature, dysfunctional group dynamic.
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Film · 2020
The dark fantasy intensity of The Legend of Vox Machina is echoed in this story, where disparate groups must form an uneasy alliance to survive an existential threat against their world.
Podcasts on the same thread
Grumpy Old Geeks
Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister with Dave Bittner · Podcast · 2026
The Legend of Vox Machina succeeds because of its unfiltered, irreverent perspective; this podcast captures that same edgy, no-mercy energy while dissecting the chaotic state of the modern tech world.
Morbid
Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart · Podcast · 2026
If you appreciated the dark humor woven into the serious stakes of The Legend of Vox Machina, you will enjoy this podcast's approach to blending macabre true crime with comedy.
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Common questions
Is The Legend of Vox Machina based on a specific tabletop game session?
Yes, The Legend of Vox Machina is an adaptation of the web series Critical Role, which premiered in 2015. The show follows the journey of the original campaign's adventuring party as they transition from mercenaries for hire into heroes tasked with protecting the realm from evil threats.
Should I watch Dungeons & Dragons before starting The Legend of Vox Machina?
You do not need to watch the 1983 Dungeons & Dragons series to understand The Legend of Vox Machina. While both are inspired by the same tabletop roots, the 2022 show is a standalone adaptation of the Critical Role campaign featuring its own unique characters and narrative arc.
Does The Legend of Vox Machina share the same humor style as Futurama: Bender's Game?
Both The Legend of Vox Machina and Futurama: Bender's Game feature groups of rowdy misfits navigating fantasy settings. If you enjoy the blend of chaotic comedy and mercenary adventures found in the 2008 film, you will likely appreciate the boisterous tone of the Vox Machina crew.
How long has the source material for The Legend of Vox Machina existed?
The source material for The Legend of Vox Machina began with the 2015 launch of the Critical Role web series. The show adapts the adventures of the original party as they evolve from a group interested in cheap ale and money into defenders of the kingdom.