Are you new to Dimension 20 and wondering where to start? Or maybe you've been hooked by that first season but are unsure about what to watch next? Check out the lists below! The Dimension 20 Twitter also has a great thread for new fans that lists all the essentials and includes links to some great resources too-- including a shoutout to this very wiki!
Season Filming and Release Schedules:
If you're interested in taking a closer look at a typical filming and release schedule, you can check out this timeline, created by our admin Shanimal, or this much more exhaustive timeline, created by Os Lusiadas on the Dropout Discord. As a general rule: filming is completed at least 3-4 months before release; new trailers are released the week after a season finale; and a new season premieres about 2-4 weeks after the trailer is released.
By Tone and Genre[]
Seasons listed here are sorted according to approximate tone, ranging from Comedy (left) to Tragedy (right), and genre, ranging from Modern (top) to Classic Fantasy (bottom). Additional campaign information such as guest casts, PC levels, and plot synopses can be found on each campaign’s wiki page!
MODERN FANTASY | |||
A Starstruck Odyssey Set in the world of Starstruck, an 80s sci-fi comic co-created by Elaine Lee (Brennan's mom!), this season's party is the motley, barely-competent crew of a hot-dog-shaped space freighter. It seems the entire galaxy is against them as they flee from outpost to outpost in a race to save it, but folks, the ball just keeps rolling up. This season truly shows the Intrepid Heroes at their best teamwork yet. | The Unsleeping City Urban fantasy set in modern-day New York City, which is a powerful but largely hidden hub of magical activity. A healthy mix of juicy-but-serious drama and just plain stupid comedic shenanigans. A diverse cast of characters reflective of the city itself and a true love letter to the city, as most of the cast has lived in NYC at one point or another. | The Unsleeping City Chapter II The PCs return several years later to save the city once again. As they reunite, they really feel those years spent apart, which plays into this season's themes of isolation, the inherent loneliness of living in the city, and the importance of the communities that can be found there. Also explores a bit of the city's classic history. | T |
Mice & Murder A murder mystery set in Edwardian England with a colorful cast of talking animals. This is a non-magical, low-combat setting with complicated plotting, rich characterization, and deeply silly action. Combined with an all-CollegeHumor alum cast, this makes for a fast-paced, always-suspenseful thriller with endless hijinks and great PC chemistry. | Shriek Week The first week of senior year at a university for monsters from folklore, fantasy, and pop culture. The PCs are much more concerned about dating and extracurriculars than the central mystery of the plot, and so is the game. Played using the Mythic system designed by season GM Gabe Hicks. | ||
Coffin Run An action-packed six-episode chase movie that takes place in a black-and-white universe reminiscent of the Golden Age of Hollywood. The PCs are minions of Count Dracula in the nineteenth century, but the vibes are much more silly than spooky, and the stylish grayscale battle sets make it stand out. DMed by Jasmine Bhullar. | Tiny Heist An Ocean's Eleven-style heist in a Borrowers/Bug's Life/Toy Story setting. Not your typical 5e gameplay style, as they adapt the combat and skill check mechanics a bit to suit the story better, but it makes it a great place for fans of The Adventure Zone to start, as it also stars the McElroys! | ||
Fantasy High The classic fantasy elements of D&D in a more modern American high school (or rather adventurer's academy) setting. Dimension 20's first and probably most comedy-dense season. Characters are high school freshmen, and players are new to 5e, which makes it a great starting point overall for those new to TTRPGs and Actual Plays, especially if you can watch until at least the end of episode two. | Misfits And Magic A new system (Kids on Brooms), and a new-yet-familiar GM (Aabria Iyengar), but the same Dimension 20 charm of combining genres and settings to smash every expectation. The cast for this season is made up of hardcore Harry Potter fans who wanted to create a better and more diverse magical world just for them-- this campaign reforms the world of Hogwarts real-time with four American exchange students on a mission to fuck the system. | ||
The Seven A spinoff of Fantasy High starring the Seven Maidens at the center of the first season's mystery. This season features an all-non-male cast and tackles the unique struggles of a group of teenaged girls on a world-shaking quest to get their GEDs and graduate early. | Pirates of Leviathan A pirate-themed season taking place in one of the locations from Dimension 20 LIVE, but with a new cast of TTRPG veterans and superstars who make up the most unlikely but strangely charming group of friends. This is the first season to be recorded remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so all combat is theater-of-the-mind, but some animated editing is done to the character art to make up for the lack of minis. | Dimension 20 LIVE presents Fantasy High: Sophomore Year The PCs leave their hometown on a more classic-fantasy-style quest for their spring break. This quest is not without its difficulties, and the season touches on some pretty heavy topics, but the character development is all the better for it. This season was a livestream, so it is not edited, nor does it follow the usual RP-Combat episode format. As a result, all combat is theater-of-the-mind, and allows for a looser play style. | A Crown Of Candy Game of Thrones style violence and political intrigue in a low-magic Candyland setting. All players start out with one back-up character on deck, as this campaign is chock full of high-lethality combat and is completely Revivify-free-- characters that die stay dead. The people are made of food, but this is without a doubt the heaviest and most intense season of Dimension 20. |
A Court of Fey & Flowers A Jane Austen-inspired season about Archfey of many rival courts coming together to celebrate a surge of magic, and the courtly intrigues, interpersonal drama, and scandalous affairs that result. GMed by Aabria Iyengar using mechanics from both Dungeons & Dragons and the GM-less RPG Good Society, it all takes place in theater-of-the-mind, but the Dome and its table have never been more lushly decorated. | Escape From The Bloodkeep A close 1-to-1 Lord of the Rings parody where classic fantasy meets workplace comedy. This is a high-level campaign is told from the villans' perspective, and is a good place for fans of Critical Role to start, as it stars DM Matthew Mercer as a player. | ||
CLASSIC FANTASY |
By Series[]
Dimension 20 is an anthology show, and as a result, each campaign is standalone and can be watched in any order. However, there are a small handful of sequels that take place in the same universe featuring returning PCs, and are better watched after the previous season. Each campaign listed below is sorted in chronological order by the campaign universe it belongs to:
Fantasy High[]
Season 1: Fantasy High
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 17 episodes
- 2 live show bonus episodes, listed under "Season 1 Bonus Content" on Dropout
- Fantasy High LIVE in Brooklyn, special guest Brian David Gilbert
- Fantasy High LIVE at RTX Austin, special guest Griffin McElroy
- Freshman year
Season 2: Dimension 20 LIVE presents Fantasy High: Sophomore Year
- Livestream, remotely pre-recorded finale, Intrepid Heroes, 20 episodes
- 2 livestream bonus episodes, recorded remotely, listed under "Season 2"
- College Visit (RTX @ Home Live)
- Boys' Night! (Roll20Con)
- Sophomore year, spring break
Spinoff: Pirates of Leviathan
- Remotely pre-recorded, guest cast, 6 episodes
- Takes place after and contains a few mild spoilers for Dimension 20 LIVE
Spinoff: The Seven
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 10 episodes
- Takes place after all Spyre content released previously (Fantasy High, Dimension 20 Live, Pirates of Leviathan, and all 4 live one-shots listed above.)
Escape from the Bloodkeep[]
Escape from the Bloodkeep
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 6 episodes
The Unsleeping City[]
Season 1: The Unsleeping City
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 17 episodes
- Takes place "real time" in 2018
Season 2: The Unsleeping City: Chapter II
- Remotely pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 18 episodes
- Takes place three years after the events of season 1
Tiny Heist[]
Tiny Heist
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 6 episodes
A Crown of Candy[]
A Crown of Candy
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 17 episodes
Mice & Murder[]
Mice & Murder
- Remotely pre-recorded, guest cast, 10 episodes
Misfits and Magic[]
Misfits and Magic
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 4 episodes
- One holiday special one-shot: Misfits and Magic Holiday Special
Shriek Week[]
Shriek Week
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 4 episodes
A Starstruck Odyssey[]
A Starstruck Odyssey
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 18 Episodes
Coffin Run[]
Coffin Run
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 6 Episodes
A Court of Fey & Flowers[]
A Court of Fey & Flowers
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 10 Episodes
Neverafter[]
Neverafter[]
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 20 episodes
By Release Order[]
This section sorts each of the campaigns into the order in which they were released. The Intrepid Heroes were new to 5e when Dimension 20 first started, so some fans may prefer to watch in this order as the cast gains experience and becomes more familiar with the possibilities of the game.
Season 1 - Fantasy High[]
Fantasy High
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 17 episodes
Fantasy High One-Shots[]
- 2 live show bonus episodes, listed under "Season 1 Bonus Content" on Dropout
- Fantasy High LIVE in Brooklyn, special guest Brian David Gilbert
- Fantasy High LIVE at RTX Austin, special guest Griffin McElroy
Season 2 - Escape from the Bloodkeep[]
Escape from the Bloodkeep
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 6 episodes
Season 3 - The Unsleeping City[]
The Unsleeping City
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 17 episodes
Season 4 - Dimension 20 LIVE presents Fantasy High: Sophomore Year[]
Dimension 20 LIVE presents Fantasy High: Sophomore Year
This also appears as Season 7 on dropout
- Livestream, remotely pre-recorded finale, Intrepid Heroes, 20 episodes
Season 5 - Tiny Heist[]
Tiny Heist
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 6 episodes
- Aired during Dimension 20 LIVE
Season 6 - A Crown of Candy[]
A Crown of Candy
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 17 episodes
- Recorded prior to Dimension 20 LIVE
Season 7 - Pirates of Leviathan[]
Pirates of Leviathan
- Remotely pre-recorded, guest cast, 6 episodes
Dimension 20 LIVE One-Shots[]
- Recorded remotely, Intrepid Heroes, listed under "Season 2" on Dropout
- College Visit (RTX @ Home Live)
- Boys' Night! (Roll20Con)
Season 8 - The Unsleeping City: Chapter II[]
The Unsleeping City: Chapter II
- Remotely pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 18 episodes
Season 9 - Mice & Murder[]
Mice & Murder
- Remotely pre-recorded, guest cast, 10 episodes
Season 10 - Misfits and Magic[]
Misfits and Magic
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 4 episodes
- New TTRPG system: Kids on Brooms
- New GM: Aabria Iyengar
Season 11 - The Seven[]
The Seven
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 10 episodes
Season 12 - Shriek Week[]
Shriek Week
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 4 episodes
- New TTRPG system: Mythic
- New GM: Gabe Hicks
Misfits and Magic Holiday Special[]
Misfits and Magic Holiday Special
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, one-shot
Season 13 - A Starstruck Odyssey[]
A Starstruck Odyssey
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 18 episodes
- "New" TTRPG system: Star Wars 5e
Season 14 - Coffin Run[]
Coffin Run
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 6 episodes
- New GM: Jasmine Bhullar
Season 15 - A Court of Fey & Flowers[]
A Court of Fey & Flowers
- Pre-recorded, guest cast, 10 Episodes
- New TTRPG system: Good Society
- Returning Guest GM: Aabria Iyengar
Season 16 - Neverafter[]
Neverafter[]
- Pre-recorded, Intrepid Heroes, 20 episodes