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New Mythic Quest arrives on Apple TV+ tonight, here’s what reviews say

Mythic Quest, one of the longest running Apple TV+ comedies, returns tonight with the debut of season four. Here’s a roundup of reviews covering what to expect from the new batch of episodes.

Mythic Quest ‘hasn’t missed a step’ in season 4

The last season of Mythic Quest wrapped up over two years ago, making for an unusual gap between new episodes. But according to the first wave of season 4 reviews, the Apple TV+ comedy returns just as strong as ever.

Emma Fraser writes at IGN:

Mythic Quest remains sharp and incisive in depicting the world of video-game development…The long-overdue return to the MQ office doesn’t disappoint.

Brian Tallerico writes at AV Club:

Perhaps the most impressive thing about Mythic Quest has been how it has stayed fresh, digging deeper into the fragile emotional states of its characters, their blinding need for acceptance, and the egos that provide fertile comedic ground every season. This one is no exception.

Christopher Livingston writes at PC Gamer:

the show hasn’t missed a step. Mythic Quest Season 4…proves it’s still a nimble comedy with a lot of heart, packed with enough gaming references to make nerds smile but not so many that it becomes impenetrable to non-gamers.

Livingston also wrote that Mythic Quest is the “best it’s been since its first season.”

AI plays a role in new season to comedic effect

One theme covered in Mythic Quest’s return is the growing role of AI not just in video games but also the world. In classic Mythic Quest fashion, it sounds like AI is employed both with a comedic and sentimental aim.

Rahul Majumdar writes at Newsweek:

The show has always found humor in topics that have irked players and creators alike. AI is all the rage in the tech industry, so it’s not surprising that an episode focuses on uncanny AI personifications of the lead characters. The bickering amongst Ian and Poppy and their AI versions is not only witty, but also deeply insightful, and that’s where Mythic Quest is at its best.

You can watch Mythic Quest’s first three seasons now with an Apple TV+ subscription, and the first episodes of season 4 will debut at 9 p.m. ET on January 28.

Are you excited for Mythic Quest’s return? Let us know in the comments.

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