Mythic Quest Cancelled by Apple TV+ After Four Seasons
The popular comedy series Mythic Quest, starring and produced by Rob McElhenney, has been cancelled by Apple TV+ after four seasons. The news has left fans furious, with many expressing their sadness and disappointment on social media.
According to a statement released by the show’s executive producers, Megan Ganz, David Hornsby, and McElhenney, the decision to end the show was made after four "incredible" seasons. "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. 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 finale, which ended last month on a cliffhanger, will be "updated" to bring the story to a close. A new ending will be added to the episode later this month. Mythic Quest was one of Apple’s first forays into TV and received acclaim over its four-season run. The show also earned a spin-off, titled Side Quest, which was released earlier this year.
Fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment at the show’s cancellation. "This is an insult," one person complained, with another stating: "Having your show cancelled and you have to redo the finale because it’s now the SERIES FINALE is beyond f***ed up." Many others questioned whether Apple promoted the show enough, with one viewer writing on X/Twitter: "Latest victim of the frustrating trend of streaming services not promoting a show at all and then cancelling it. What happened to building and nurturing an audience?"
The show starred McElhenney alongside Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, Naomi Ekperigin, and F Murray Abraham, who played video game writer CW Longbottom. However, Abraham left the show after two seasons following concerns regarding his on-set behaviour. According to a production source, the actor was allegedly warned to keep away from some of the series’s female stars. Abraham issued a "a sincere and deeply felt apology" after the report surfaced.
The cancellation of Mythic Quest has been reported by The Independent and according to their sources, the show’s cast and crew are said to be "devastated" by the news. As reported by The Independent, fans of the show are urging Apple TV+ to reconsider their decision, but it seems that the show’s fate has been sealed.
The show’s creators have expressed their gratitude to Apple TV+ for their support, saying "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." As reported by The Independent, Mythic Quest was a critical and commercial success, and its cancellation has left many fans wondering what could have been if Apple TV+ had continued to support the show.
The Independent has been reporting on the latest news and updates surrounding the show’s cancellation. According to The Independent, the show’s cancellation is a significant loss for Apple TV+, which has been looking to establish itself as a major player in the world of streaming.
Source: The Independent – Mythic Quest cancelled: Apple TV+ series will not return for fifth season
