The $30 million toe in the water

The Legend of Vox Machina's new season is kicking off a new story,one that will see the titular team facing down their most powerful villain yet. The end of Season 3 left the group scattered, and some of them are more reluctant to dive back into action than others.

According to The Source, the new season catches fans up with the group, but it's not until the third installment that Vox Machina (mostly) reunites. even then, it's clear their dynamic has shifted.

A year apart will do that to even the closest of friends

The characters will need to rebuild their relationships in Season 4.. The series is officially embracing the concept of relationships, which is one of its biggest strengths.

According to The Source, The Legend of Vox Machina pulls off this dynamic in Season 1,gradually building its major relationships with far more tension and drama than the first time around .

Splitting the team and placing them in fresh circumstances

This is already making The Legend of Vox Machina's characters fighting for their friendships even better, as it's giving both the individual players and their relationships greater depth.

According to The Source, splitting the team and placing them in fresh circumstances allows us to see new sides of these characters - from Pike , who is far more cynical than before, to Keyleth, who's finding her power outside of the group.

The Season 4 shift will ensure the series sticks the landing

The Season 4 shift will ensure the series sticks the landing, too, making its ending even more memorable. As such, it's likely the stakes will be sky high.

According to The Source,Season 4 is already setting up the overwhelming threat of the Whispered One. Fans will undoubtedly be anxious for their favorite characters and feeling emotional before Vox Machina's showdown with him is through.

Such experiences will be more hard-hitting after emphasizing the team and their relationships throughout Season 4.