Critical Role’s The Mighty Nein: Showrunner Tasha Huo Unveils Campaign 2 Scene

If you’ve been keeping up with Popverse’s coverage of Critical Role’s The Mighty Nein, you’ve likely heard about how the longer episodes have allowed for more storytelling. With over 550 hours of D&D actual play being turned into an animated series, there’s inevitably going to be some content left on the cutting room floor. During a recent Fireside Chat on Critical Role’s Beacon streaming service, showrunner Tasha Huo and OG cast member Sam Riegel shared a moment that didn’t make it into the adaptation.

In a discussion between Huo and Riegel, they reminisced about a battle from Campaign 2, episode 7, where the Mighty Nein faced off against a manticore in a cave. This scene, which involved the group encountering a manticore and its cub, was originally planned for The Mighty Nein season 1 but didn’t make the final cut. Huo and Riegel expressed a desire to potentially revisit this moment in future seasons or adapt its essence into something new for the show.

While it’s unclear if this specific scene will ever make it to the screen, the creators are open to incorporating elements of it in a different context. As fans eagerly watch The Mighty Nein on Prime Video and await more adventures from Critical Role, it’s exciting to see the behind-the-scenes discussions about what could have been and what might still be in store for our favorite band of heroes.