This 96%-Rated Hidden Gem Is the Best TV Series About Devs Since 'The IT Crowd'
It's a story about people trying to do something great without killing each other.
What happens when you give the creators of the cynical and absurd comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia a behind-the-scenes look at the multi-million dollar gaming industry?
The answer is Mythic Quest, a project that is simultaneously a biting satire, an accurate portrayal of game development, and a heartwarming story about people obsessed with their craft.
What Is 'Mythic Quest' About?
The story takes place in a studio developing the world's largest MMORPG. The story centers on the charismatic yet insufferable creative director, Ian, whose ego frequently clashes with the harsh realities of deadlines, publisher demands, and team proposals.
His right-hand woman is the talented but perpetually underappreciated lead engineer, Poppy, who tries to defend her ideas, such as adding a simple shovel with deep mechanics to the game.
Meanwhile, office life boils over: marketers argue with streamers, testers hate everyone, and writers fight over every line of dialogue.
'Mythic Quest' Is a Show Created by the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Team in Collaboration With Ubisoft
The project is led by Philadelphia stars Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day. Their signature style of sharp, sometimes dark humor and impeccable character chemistry is fully preserved here, though the cynical hopelessness of their previous work is lacking.
The characters in Mythic Quest are capable of growth, recognizing their mistakes, and experiencing genuine emotion.
Moreover, Ubisoft opened its doors to the creators, allowing them to immerse themselves in the game development process and giving the project incredible authenticity.
'Mythic Quest' Is Friendly Even to Those Who Know Nothing About the Gaming Industry
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Mythic Quest speaks two languages simultaneously. For connoisseurs, it's a treasure trove of precise and apt jokes about crunch, toxic online communities, monetization, and corrupt streamers.
One entire episode, unrelated to the main storyline, is dedicated to the touching story of one indie game's decline and has become a cult favorite among fans.
For the uninitiated, it is a brilliant office sitcom and drama about creativity. All of the professional terms and situations are explained as they arise, and the essence of the conflicts is universal: vanity versus talent, money versus art, and sincerity versus popularity.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Mythic Quest'?
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Mythic Quest has 96% from critics and 81% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the series has a score of 7.7/10.
Where to Watch 'Mythic Quest'?
Mythic Quest is available to stream on Apple TV+.
