One does not simply walk into Aramán — they will be thrown into it.

When Critical Role debuts the first episode of its Campaign 4 Thursday , viewers will see the cast of the Dungeons & Dragons actual-play series begin their new edition of the tabletop roleplaying game mid-story. The in-medias-res choice comes as Dropout’s “Dimension 20” star Brennan Lee Mulligan is taking his first turn as game master for a full mainline Critical Role campaign , and allowing longtime GM Matthew Mercer to sit this one out and become a cast member.

“Brennan comes out of the gate swinging. This is not your coffee shop D&D game where everyone is meeting in a tavern,” Critical Role co-founder, creative director and cast member Marisha Ray told Variety . “And don’t get me wrong — there’s a reason w

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