Mythic Quest Cancelled by Apple TV+: No Season 5 for Gaming Workplace Comedy Series
In a move that has come as a disappointment to fans of the show, Apple TV+ has announced that it will not be renewing its gaming workplace comedy series, Mythic Quest, for a fifth season. The decision was made just days after the Season 4 finale aired on March 26, according to a report from Deadline.
The cancellation of Mythic Quest means that the show will come to an end after four seasons. The show’s creators, Megan Ganz, David Hornsby, and Rob McElhenney, released a statement expressing their gratitude to the cast and crew, as well as the fans of the show. "Endings are hard. But after four incredible seasons, Mythic Quest is coming to a close," they said. "We’re so proud of the show and the world we got to build — and deeply grateful to every cast and crew member who poured their heart into it."
The final season of Mythic Quest saw the return of the main cast, including McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, Hornsby, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, and Naomi Ekperigin. The season followed the team at Mythic Quest as they confronted new challenges in a changing video game landscape. The show was produced by Lionsgate, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Ubisoft, and was executive produced by McElhenney, Hornsby, and Ganz, among others.
It’s worth noting that the cancellation of Mythic Quest was not entirely unexpected. Despite receiving positive reviews, the show’s fourth season had a relatively quiet run. However, the show still maintained a loyal fan base, and the news of its cancellation is likely to be met with disappointment.
In a nod to the fans, the creators of the show have worked with Apple to update the Season 4 finale, which was not originally conceived as a series finale. The updated episode will be made available next week, providing closure for fans of the show. "Because endings are hard, with Apple’s blessing we made one final update to our last episode — so we could say goodbye, instead of just game over," the creators said.
Mythic Quest spawned an offshoot series, Side Quest, which explored the lives of employees, players, and fans impacted by the game in an anthology format. The four-episode series featured a number of guest stars, including McElhenney, Anna Konkle, and Derek Waters.
The news of Mythic Quest‘s cancellation was first reported by Variety. Fans of the show can take comfort in the fact that the creators have been given the opportunity to provide a satisfying conclusion to the series. As Ganz, Hornsby, and McElhenney said, "To all our fans, thank you for playing with us. To our partners at Apple, thank you for believing in the vision from the very beginning."
The show’s production team included Lionsgate, 3 Arts Entertainment and Ubisoft, who brought the comedy series to life with its ensemble cast and crew. Hornsby and Ganz also took on executive producer duties for the series which was initially led by McElhenney and Charlie Day under their RCG banner.
