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There is something admirable about a television show that can completely shake up its formula, send its core characters into different directions, and still remain the delightful series audiences originally fell in love with. It’s not an easy task, but season three of Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest makes the challenge look like a breeze.
After the Season 2 finale, the future of Mythic Quest was up in the air (as was the future of all the show’s characters). On one hand, the episode felt like it could double as a series finale—seeing as several of the main characters quit their jobs at the Mythic Quest video game development studio, including Poppy Li (Charlotte Nicdao) and Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney). But on the other hand, there was so much story left to tell—including about how Poppy and Ian’s new venture would go, along with how the rest of the characters would fare on their journeys.
Despite that satisfying season finale, the show was soon renewed for not just a third season, but also a fourth. After watching all 10 episodes, it’s clear that giving us time to watch these characters continue on with their lives was the right move.