Published May 4, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT

Dungeon Masters keeps it short and sweet, helping new fans getting into the show

Dungeons & Dragons' official new series fixes the most glaring problem with actual plays

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The third episode of Dungeon Masters , Dungeons & Dragons ' new official actual play show is out, and the series is quickly gathering an enthusiastic following. While there is plenty of competition on the market, with popular and long-running series like Critical Role often monopolizing attention in the D&D actual play space, Dungeon Masters is carving its niche and standing out from its competitors by one simple but essential factor: the length of its episodes.

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