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Posted: Nov 11, 2022 3:00 pm
Mythic Quest Season 3 premieres on Apple TV+ Nov. 11.
When a sitcom enters its third season, there can be a tendency to either rest on its laurels or attempt wackier stories to avoid a dreaded rut. Thankfully, Mythic Quest on Apple TV+ is doing neither of these things. At the end of last season, Ian (Rob McElhenney) and Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao) left MQ to focus on Poppy’s new out-of-this-world game Hera. Entering the GrimPop Studios era gives every character space to develop — and, in some cases, regress. The mix of cynical humor and heartfelt moments has always been part of the Mythic Quest tapestry, and both sweet and sour are intrinsic to what makes this show stand out. McElhenney, Megan Ganz, and Charlie Day have perfected this balance in a season with plenty of laughs and a few tears.
Friction is part of the Poppy and Ian formula, and a new setting doesn’t alter their dynamic. A will-they-won’t-they is a sitcom staple, but Mythic Quest replaces a romantic endgame for a creative coupling that is equally compelling. After all, there are plenty of ways to tell a love story, and platonic soulmates don’t always get the attention they deserve.
Dana (Imani Hakim) finds herself caught between the partners as the sole additional GrimPop employee; thankfully, the power games within this trio shift continuously. The “stupid spaceship office” (as Poppy describes it) generates conflict throughout the season and never grows old. Asking for interior design without any visible lines means that it is amusing whenever a character opens a door. Production designer Valdar Wilt has created a distinctly Ian Grimm workspace. Sight gags include the wall of innovators, and they are playfully sending up Apple with these black-and-white images that scream the famous Think Different campaign.
In fact, it becomes clear that last season’s C.W.-focused flashback episode and subsequent follow-up with guest star William Hurt effectively closed the chapter on this character in its exploration of lost love, artistic ambition, and ego standing in the way of friendship — a cautionary tale of sorts. C.W. had become more than a blowhard who couldn’t help but say something inappropriate, but there was a risk that the writers would end up repeating the same jokes. Without C.W., the third season moves forward rather than circling the admittedly entertaining drain, and creatively it is a decision that pays off.
There are references to the science-fiction worlds C.W. created, and it wouldn’t be Mythic Quest without a standalone episode exploring the past. The first season’s exquisite “A Dark Quiet Death” made it clear that this comedy wasn’t sticking to the workplace sitcom playbook. While “Sarian” doesn’t quite hit those depths, it does strike an emotionally revelatory chord that showcases how fantastic the casting department is and feeds into the main themes of identity and finding your place.
Exploring character doesn’t mean the laughs are lacking, and “12 Hours of Christmas” is an example of being able to deliver jokes while successfully landing sentimental interactions. Having a festive episode this close to the holiday season isn’t simply a case of tapping into the goodwill of this time of year. The blend of highs and lows experienced by the MQ employees, coupled with David’s (David Hornsby) plans for this particular day, manages to do what the Ted Lasso Christmas episode (which had the misfortune of airing in August) could not.
Community is part of the MQ brand, and while a lot of resentment runs through the employees' veins, there are projects that bring people together. The Mythic Quest movie in development this season gives David rare confidence, although there are plenty of obstacles along the way and moments for Jo to dial up her intensity. Seeing the prickly assistant tasked with making small talk with Joe Manganiello (who is playing himself) is endlessly entertaining — particularly as Jo has a meager opinion of Hollywood types. Ian’s outrage over this casting of a game he created leads to some hilarious height jokes, and I was thrilled that Mangianello’s public D&D adoration is referenced. If you are going to stunt cast, then best to do it with someone who fits this particular world (see also: the references to his True Blood character).
The attention to detail from each department shows a deep care for this universe.
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In a season dominated by characters struggling to find their place at Mythic Quest or GrimPop Studios, this is the strongest outing from the Apple TV+ comedy staple. Rob McElhenney and the other writers have struck a balance between cynicism and sentiment, making the storylines more satisfying. There are plenty of laughs (and tears) bolstered by an...
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