Side Quest is the perfect companion piece to Mythic Quest. A four-part anthology series that dives deeper into this world fans love and offers new insights.
Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest is easily one of my favorite television series currently running. As a giant nerd and hardcore gamer, there is so much about it that resonates with me. For this reason, I was intrigued and excited when a spin-off anthology series was announced, and thankfully, Side Quest (perfectly named by the way) did not disappoint.
This series dives deeper into the Mythic Quest world that fans know and love while exploring new mythos and offshoots of the company that never even crossed my mind. From Mythic Quest comic books to orchestra concerts featuring the score, these four episodes are the perfect companion piece to one of the best series ever made.
Side Quest Episode 1: Song and Dance
A great introduction to the series, Side Quest episode one is most connected to Mythic Quest, featuring Rob McElhenney’s Ian quite prominently. It showcases something we already know about Ian – that this job is his life and if he needs something, he wants it now. Even if the employee that can help him is on a much needed vacation.
Song and Dance is the perfect transition episode, cautiously welcoming fans into a new series. This is the most difficult one to fully comprehend if you have not watched Mythic Quest, while the others are stand-alone enough that you can enjoy them even if they are your first venture into this universe.
Side Quest Episode 2: Pull List
As someone who has spent a lot of my time at local comic shops, hanging out with like-minded people, and genuinely having the time of my life, Pull List is an episode that really resonated with me. I have had many pull lists in many different states and I understand the need to make sure you get the latest comics before they are spoiled for you.
Easily the most entertaining of the four, this is hands down my favorite Side Quest episode. I found myself genuinely intrigued by these characters and their lives. If this was to become its own spin-off series, I would absolutely tune in for every episode.
Side Quest Episode 3: Fugue
Side Quest‘s Fugue offers great messaging and unique visuals. It does a wonderful job of making the video game score its own character, taking viewers on a journey. That said, I found it to be the slowest and dullest of the episodes. I even caught myself nodding off at one point. It is still good, but the other three blow it out of the water.
Side Quest Episode 4: The Last Raid
Just as I resonated with the Pull List episode because of my love for comic books, The Last Raid holds a special place in my heart because there is nothing quite like teaming up with your friends for a great video game raid.
This episode is surprisingly emotional at times, as well as absolutely hilarious at others. I found myself tearing up and, once again, becoming invested in the characters. The ending is pure perfection. I really had a good time with this one.
All four episodes of Side Quest are now streaming on Apple TV+. They offer an exploration of the world of Mythic Quest. I love the idea of this anthology series and would absolutely be seated for more episodes.
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About Side Quest
An expansion of the “Mythic Quest” universe, “Side Quest” explores the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game in an anthology format.
The series stars Rob McElhenney, Anna Konkle, Derek Waters, William Stanford Davis, Bria Samoné Henderson, Rome Flynn, Leonard Robinson, Gary Kraus, Annamarie Kasper, Esai Morales, Shalita Grant and many more in the leading roles across each installment.
“Side Quest” is developed by and executive produced by Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney, with Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney, David Hornsby, Charlie Day, Todd Biermann, Nick Frenkel, Michael Rotenberg, Margaret Boykin and Genevieve Jones also serving as executive producers.
Side Quest is now streaming on Apple TV+.
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