Reviewers from The Review Geek praised the episode for delivering a suspenseful arc filled with twists, despite being set primarily in a single location. Other critics noted that the episode successfully balanced classic "misfit hero" moments with some of the most dramatic character development of the season. Depths of Deceit | Critical Role Wiki | Fandom
Episode Guide: [S1E10] " Depths of Deceit " " Depths of Deceit " is the tenth episode of the first season of the animated fantasy series , which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 18, 2022. Plot Summary [S1E10] Depths of Deceit
The episode reaches a climax with a shocking betrayal: , claiming they are her true family now. She triggers a trap that seals Vox Machina in a room rapidly filling with acid. While Grog manages to disable the trap at great physical cost, the Briarwoods successfully capture Vax'ildan, intending to use him as a blood sacrifice for their ritual. Key Production Details Director: Young Heller Writer: Jennifer Muro Runtime: Approximately 24 minutes Previous Episode: " The Tide of Bone " (S1E09) Next Episode: "Whispers at the Ziggurat" (S1E11) Critical Reception Reviewers from The Review Geek praised the episode