You will like how much The Legend of Vox Machina hurts you in season 3

You will like how much The Legend of Vox Machina hurts you in season 3

As a die-hard fan who’s been following the adventures of Vox Machina since their tabletop days, I must say that the upcoming third season feels like a long-awaited reunion with old friends. The transition from the improvised chaos of live D&D to the structured narrative of an animated series was a bit nerve-wracking, but the team has managed to preserve the essence of what made us all fall in love with these characters in the first place.


The Legend of Vox Machina is derived from a live-action role-playing game of Dungeons & Dragons by the voice actor group, later transformed into an animated television series. The initial D&D campaign was much like any other, filled with improvised fetch quests and battles against creatures. However, for the animated reboot, the creators approached the storyline more systematically and focused on deepening the character interactions. These elements will persist in the upcoming third season, promising unexpected twists even for those well-versed in the original campaign.

In a conversation with TV Insider, Laura Bailey (Vex’ahlia) revealed that the game didn’t allow for much exploration of the characters’ personal conversations. However, now they have the chance to delve into those moments, enriching the relationships on screen and adding depth to the characters. It’s fascinating to see these bonds evolve in various ways while also witnessing the vast worlds portrayed in the show, all at once. The ability to balance grand battles with intimate character moments is truly impressive.

As someone who’s deeply immersed in the gaming world, part of what drew me to The Legend of Vox Machina was its authentic portrayal of camaraderie during a fantasy quest – a feeling reminiscent of my own D&D sessions with friends. Yet, I recognize that a TV show isn’t an exact replica of tabletop gaming, and it’s understandable that the cast wishes to polish the presentation. However, I genuinely hope that season 3 manages to preserve that special bond between characters that made the series so appealing in the first place.

Marisha Ray, who portrays druid Keyleth in Vox Machina, mentioned that the later episodes from the campaign featured many fetch quests and obtaining vestiges for battles against the Chroma Conclave. To prevent repetition and redundancy, care was taken during this season to ensure the story remained engaging. As our characters gained new powers, items, and levels, it echoed a Dungeon Master’s challenge in maintaining tension as characters grow stronger. Keyleth’s increasing power and skillset needed to be balanced with realistic challenges and stakes for the narrative, even within a scripted format.

Liam O’Brien, the actor portraying Vex’ahlia’s brother Vax’ildan (commonly known as Vex and Vax), hints at more growth in the bond between Vax and Keyleth in season 3. He suggests that a romantic tension plotline is essential for the show, comparing its absence to a sunless day. However, he warns that not all developments may be joyful; there might be some tear-jerking moments ahead.

I think people are going to be happy with the scale and the depth of this season coming up and I think people are going to like how much we’re about to hurt them. I mean that. And they might go, ‘Oh, no, how could you? How could you?’ But they’re gonna like it.

In October 3rd, the third season of “The Legend of Vox Machina” will premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The episodes will be released in sets of three, meaning that the entire season should span about a month.

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2024-09-13 21:41

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