A rescue-and-safety plan takes shape as opening night looms
This preview is based only on the published show notes for Campaign 4, Episode 28 Part 2. With opening night nearing and Thjazi’s designs still hidden, the episode appears to focus on the party forming a plan around safety, rescue, and gathering information.
This is a preview based on the episode’s published notes, not a recap of the audio itself. If you’re deciding whether to queue up **Critical Role: Campaign 4, Episode 28 Part 2**, the main hook is clear: pressure is building as **opening night approaches** and **Thjazi’s designs remain obscured**. According to the show notes, the episode centers on **a plan being formed**—specifically one involving **safety, rescue, and information**. That suggests a more strategic installment, where the cast may be weighing risks, coordinating next steps, and trying to get ahead of whatever is still hidden from them. If you enjoy Critical Role episodes where tension comes from preparation and uncertainty rather than a fully revealed confrontation, this setup may be especially appealing. This listing also confirms it’s **Part 2**, so listeners already following the current arc will likely get the most out of it. The notes don’t reveal outcomes, major twists, or specific scene details, which keeps the intrigue intact while signaling a high-stakes lead-in to something bigger. The metadata also includes the full Campaign 4 cast list with **Brennan Lee Mulligan** as Game Master, plus the usual release cadence of **new episodes on Thursdays**. As always with improv-heavy RPG storytelling, the show notes include a general well-being advisory for potentially difficult in-game themes. If you’re looking for an episode that seems poised between mystery and action, this one looks like a bridge chapter where planning, caution, and looming deadlines drive the momentum.
About this episode
<p>Part 2</p> <p> </p> <p>This episode is sponsored by eBay Live. Tune in to eBay Live for exciting, exclusive finds and entertainment—all in real time. Watch now at https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive </p> <p> </p> <p>With opening night approaching and Thjazi's designs still obscured, a plan is formed for safety, rescue, and information...</p> <p> </p> <p>New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays.</p> <p>Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ </p> <p> </p> <p>GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON</p> <p>We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Critical Role Cooldown and ask the Campaign 4 cast your burning questions directly through our LIVE monthly Fireside Chats.</p> <p>You'll also receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant ad-free access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.</p> <p>Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to everything Critical Role!</p> <p> </p> <p>OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST</p> <p>GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan</p> <p>Laura Bailey as Thimble</p> <p>Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar</p> <p>Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale</p> <p>Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy</p> <p>Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia</p> <p>Ashley Johnson as Vaelus</p> <p>Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos</p> <p>Whitney Moore as Tyranny</p> <p>Liam O’Brien as Halandil "Hal" Fang</p> <p>Marisha Ray as Murray Mag’Nesson</p> <p>Sam Riegel as Wicander "Wick" Halovar</p> <p>Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis</p> <p>Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire</p> <p> </p> <p>CREDITS</p> <p>Produced by Maxwell James, Steve Failows, & Kyle Shire</p> <p>Set Designed by Shaun Ellis</p> <p>Production Designer: Noxweiler Berf</p> <p>Character Art by Loren Hontanilla</p> <p>Edited by Taylor Burke and Emily "Stevie" Stevenson</p> <p>Critical Role Announcement Playhouse Editor: Vinny Celesti</p> <p>Opening Title Editor: Paul Foyder</p> <p>Opening Title Colorist: Peter Koocheradis</p> <p>Window Effects by Christian Brown</p> <p>Graphic Design by Aaron Monroy & Jordyn Torrence</p> <p>Dol-Makjar art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba</p> <p>Miniatures Painted by Payton Keo Lacebal</p> <p>Opening Title Theme by Neal Acree</p> <p>Campaign 4 Key art by Hannah Friederichs</p> <p>Additional Art & Design by Hannah Friederichs</p> <p> </p> <p>Episode QC by Catherine Zimmerman & Paula Flores</p> <p>Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella</p> <p>Post Production Coordinators: M Swing & Bryn Hubbard</p> <p>Closed Caption Editing by Margaret Dill, Nikki Kindelberger, Courtney Knewtson, Danielle Lackie, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne & Alice Tsoi</p> <p>Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas</p> <p> </p> <p>HEALTH & WELL-BEING</p> <p>Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.</p> <p>Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>