One series based on a popular online campaign proves that a live-action plan for a Dungeons & Dragons TV show shortly after Honor Among Thieves' release. However, despite a series order, Paramount ended up canceling that plan, leaving their partner Hasboro to find a new studio willing to carry out the project.

Though Paramount is ignoring that potential, a Dungeons & Dragons-based live-action show could still be a successful endeavor to pursue, as the franchise' popularity persists. The versatile storytelling, fun characters, varied settings, and the comedic and chaotic nature of the game have kept audiences engaged both at the table and on the screen, speaking to the many possible angles a live-action series can take. Therefore, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV show should still happen, with or without Paramount's participation.

A Live-Action Dungeons & Dragons TV Show Should Happen With Or Without Paramount

Honor Among Thieves' Popularity Demonstrates The Franchises' Need For More Live Action Projects

A live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV show should still happen, as audiences have already greatly enjoyed one live-action outing for the franchise. Paramount+'s Dungeons & Dragons TV show was still in early development at the time of its cancelation. This means that a studio could easily find new angles and settings that went unexplored in other projects, such as the Moonshale Islands and Candlekeep. Classes and spells could also be played with, giving audiences an even deeper look into the possible heroes and villains the tabletop has to offer.

The film's 91% critic and 93% audience Rotten Tomatoes score and reviews highlight the fun story, dynamic action, and strong heart that the tabletop game can create.

On the subject of audiences, Honor Among Thieves showcased how well-received a live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV show would be. The film's 91% critic and 93% audience Rotten Tomatoes score and reviews highlight the fun story, dynamic action, and strong heart that the tabletop game can create. These aspects made it a successful live-action outing despite its disappointing $208 million box office. One other project also highlights these points and truly demonstrates just how well a TV format could work for Dungeons & Dragons: Amazon's The Legend of Vox Machina.

Amazon's Vox Machina Proves How Well A TV Format Can Work For Dungeons & Dragons

Vox Machina Highlights The Comedic And Dramatic Potential Of A D&D Series

The Legend of Vox Machina's ability to balance comedy and drama, as well as explore several locations proves how well a TV format can work for Dungeons & Dragons. The series' rapidly shifting storyline and comedy are based on Critical Role's online show, but Vox Machina is more than just a replacement for the web series. The Amazon show's ability to balance deeper character moments, exploration of various locations, and comedic banter is a strong example of how successful a Dungeons & Dragons live-action show can be, as the series' 100% critic and 95% audience Rotten Tomatoes score attests.

The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 is set to be released on Amazon Prime on October 3rd, 2025.

The Legend of Vox Machina thoroughly explores the many locations the party needs to go, such as the Frostweald, without dragging the pacing in a way a film format would. This allows the series to expand Dungeons & Dragons' world-building and plant some strong character moments. That format lets the characters explore their inner selves and their dynamics with others, showcasing the themes a campaign could feature as it has the time. Lastly, the series format gave the story room for humor, something a live-action D&D show has the potential to capitalize on even more than Honor Among Thieves 2.

A D&D Television Franchise Has Even More Potential Than Honor Among Thieves 2

A Series Could Showcase More Characters And Story Arcs Than Honor Among Thieves 2

While Honor Among Thieves 2 has a lot of potential, a Dungeons & Dragons live-action television franchise would be able to explore more story arcs and characters, staying true to the tabletop games' formatting. Honor Among Thieves told a strong story of family with memorable comedy and easily left room for more in its unexplored threads, such as its Szass Tam promise. That being said, a series has more potential than Honor Among Thieves 2 as a television show can showcase new characters and arcs easily, adding more humor and heart.

A Dungeons & Dragons series could easily feature a new party and scenario each season, allowing for new arcs and comedic dynamics between characters that a film may not have time for. Much like Vox Machina, a series could explore their characters in depth, giving them each an episode over a few moments per scene. Even with the demand for Honor Among Thieves 2, a Dungeons & Dragons live-action series should still be considered, as those reasons could result in a story that truly honors the system's dedication to telling fun, powerful, and moving narratives.