Summary
Paramount+ may have canceled theirDungeons & DragonsTV series, but there’s a show already available on Prime Video that serves as a perfect replacement.TheD&Duniverse had a fantastic year in 2023 with the overwhelming popularity ofBaldur’s Gate 3and theDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesfilm, breathing fresh air into the franchise after previouspoorD&Dfilm adaptations. Paramount+ hoped to capitalize on this success with a TV series set in theD&Dworld, following the trend of streaming services hoping to mimic theGame of Thronessuccess with high-budget fantasy shows.
WhileDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 2seems unlikely due to the first film’s box office struggles, a TV series seemed like a hopeful alternative. However,Paramount+ recently decided to cancel production on the TV series. The toy company Hasbro, who had teamed with Paramount for the project, is attempting to shop the series around to other potential buyers, but there hasn’t been any promising news so far. In the meantime, there’s some fantasy media available that’s perfect forD&Dfans.
The Legends Of Vox Machina Is Based On A Real D&D Campaign
The Legend of Vox Machinaisan animated series based on aDungeons & Dragoncampaign from the web seriesCritical Role. The first season was funded by a Kickstarter campaign, bringing on theCritical Roleactors to voice their characters. With the show’s success, it was even renewed for a second season by Amazon Prime Video, a feat that many adult animated series have struggled to achieve in recent years.
The Legend of Vox Machinamay not be the live-action fantasy epic set in theD&Dworld many fans might’ve been hoping for, butthe fact that it’s based on a real campaign adds a level of authenticity that a scripted TV series couldn’t accomplish. The TV show boasts a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and a 95% Audience Score, and it’s also well-reviewed on IMDb and other platforms. Amid many high-budget, ongoing fantasy shows,Vox Machinastands out with a faithful quality that many of the more prominent names likeThe WitcherandThe Wheel of Timelack.
A Live-Action The Legend Of Vox Machina TV Show Would Be Perfect
Live-Action Legends Of Vox Machina Could Bring Real D&D To Live-Action
While there’s certainly nothing wrong with animation,Honor Among Thievesproved that theD&Duniverse was possible in live-action. The film proved it could look visually gorgeous and still maintain an element of fun and camp.The Legend of Vox Machinaworks well in animation, but seeing it played out with a large budget would be fantastic. The only drawback would be that the original voice actors likely wouldn’t be involved. Hopefully,Dungeons & Dragonswill see live-action TV soon, in one way or another.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Cast
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves follows a cunning thief and a group of unlikely adventurers on a quest to recover a lost relic. The film details their epic heist, which takes a perilous turn as they encounter formidable adversaries, adding complexity to their mission.
