Mythic Quest: 10 Best Episodes, According To IMDb

Mythic Quest has quickly turned into one of the best workplace comedies of all time, with the TV series giving fans a lovable cast of characters who are both endearing and frustrating to watch. In addition, the show weaves a hilarious and often compelling narrative of office politics and bitter rivalries that recall such classic modern-day sitcoms as The Office and Parks and Recreation.

Set in a video game studio that’s responsible for creating and running the titular fictional MMORPG, the series explores the struggles of developers, designers, and even HR staff in hilarious ways. IMDb’s ranking of its episodes so far shows that the show’s more moving moments are a favorite among fans, who have definitely become invested in the ups and downs of the chaotic workplace.

10 Breaking Brad – 8.0

The fourth episode of season 2 shows Brad’s masterful manipulation of office politics slowly coming to fruition, as Poppy’s Battle Royale mode gets more love from Montreal. Brad’s investment has paid off, but this success is about to come tumbling down as his brother, Zach, enters the room.

The episode explores the strange dynamic between Brad and his seemingly congenial brother, who insists on celebrating Brad’s birthday in the office. Jo doesn’t buy Brad’s explanation about his brother wanting to take advantage of the company by scoping it out and destroying it from the inside. Viewers likely can’t help but feel bad for Brad here, who’s genuinely worried about the game studio but can’t get anyone to believe him instead of Zach.

9 Blood Ocean – 8.2

In the finale of the first season, fans finally get a glimpse at all the drama behind, “Blood Ocean,” a fictional TV show game to avoid DLC that looks incredibly well-made. With the workers on strike and Ian and David in danger of losing their jobs, the team has to work together to figure out how to convince Montreal to grant employees overtime pay.

Tensions between Poppy and Ian are also coming to a head in this episode, with Poppy unsatisfied with the way the company is treating her. She has to make a hard decision about accepting another offer but is torn by her loyalty to the Mythic Quest team. It’s an episode that might make fans feel hopeless at first, but the resolution is a rewarding one that really makes viewers look forward to the next season.

8 Please Sign Here – 8.2

After a simple personality test is sent out to the entire office, Carol from HR finds herself stuck in a room with the stragglers who refuse to sign their packets. In the fifth episode of season 2, Carol has to work with Ian, Rachel, Dana, Sue, Brad, Jo, Ericka, and eventually, Poppy, who are not happy about the animal they’ve been assigned based on the test.

Things get especially heated when Poppy and Ian are both assigned the lion, with Ian insisting there can only be one alpha. Dana and Rachel have an even bigger misunderstanding when Dana reveals she’s leaving the game studio to pursue further studies. It’s definitely a bad time for Carol, but it’s an excellent episode that explores the intimate connections and unique dynamic between the characters.

7 Permadeath – 8.3

Mythic Quest has a ton of references to real-life gaming terms and a lot of them were showcased in season 1 episode 7 aptly titled “Permadeath.” When a hacker threatens to compromise the entire game from the inside, Ian boldly challenges him to an in-game showdown, which the entire team helps him prepare for.

It’s an epic battle that at first, looks like it will end with Ian’s character losing in the most humiliating fashion. Thankfully, with Poppy’s encouragement, Ian manages to turn it around and gain the upper hand. There’s a delightfully surprising twist when the hacker’s real identity is revealed, which becomes even more absurd after the next episode explores that same person’s true relationship with Ian.

6 TBD – 8.5

The final episode of season 2 wraps up one of the best slow-burn romances on TV after Dana and Rachel both decide to pursue their passions. Their drama fades into the background later on, however, when Ian and Poppy shock audiences by deciding they’re leaving Mythic Quest.

No one is ready for the pair’s decision to move on, especially not David, who immediately begins worrying about how he’s supposed to find two new creative directors. Meanwhile, Brad decides to save Jo by taking the fall for her in front of the Feds, saying that getting arrested for insider training will help his street cred. It’s a chaotic episode that leaves a lot of loose ends for a potential third season to explore.

5 Everlight – 8.8

The second special episode released between seasons 1 and 2 gave fans an unexpected invitation to a grand costume party. The entire office is transformed into a medieval town, with a stage meant for tournaments for the costumed employees.

Brad spoils everyone’s fun by betting that he can take everyone on and if he wins, the Everlight party must never happen again. It’s up to Ian and Poppy, now co-creative directors, to make sure that doesn’t happen. The overdramatization of the tournaments, down to the final dream sequence, is a treat for fans who have been waiting for the delayed second season. It’s also an episode that explores the conflict between Ian and Poppy who are not yet used to ruling side by side.

4 Peter – 8.8

The seventh episode of season 2 is a direct continuation of C.W.’s backstory from the previous episode. This time, he tricks Rachel into driving him to see his old rival, Peter, who he insists owes him an apology after years of silence.

The two authors get ridiculously drunk and are on each other’s throats before the end of the night, rehashing some of their painful experiences from the past. C.W. is taken aback by the revelation that his friend and his wife never really stopped supporting him, however, and “Peter” ends in a surprisingly touching way.

3 Backstory! – 9.3

One of the many aspects that make Mythic Quest one of the best TV shows of 2021 so far is its well-written characters. At first glance, C.W. doesn’t seem like anything else other than a selfish and narcissistic old man. In the sixth episode of season 2, however, fans learn about his complicated past.

Almost the entire episode takes place in the 70s where C.W., formerly known as Carl Longbottom, must navigate the unforgiving world of publishing. His relationship with his friends, Peter and Anne, motivates him to keep going, but things quickly turn sour when the three have a disagreement. It’s a truly compelling episode with unique aesthetics that take viewers back to C.W.’s youth.

2 A Dark Quiet Death – 9.4

Episode 5 of the first season follows the story of the developers of the game, “Dark Quiet Death,” from the moment the creators thought of it to its ultimate fate in the bargain section. None of the main characters make an appearance in this episode and are replaced instead by Doc and Bean, two aspiring creators with a brilliant idea for a game.

In the standalone episode, the two struggle to negotiate with each other as their game gains popularity, with Bean not wanting to compromise any elements and Doc wanting to please investors and fans. It seems like a warning about Ian and Poppy’s potential path ahead and is a sad glimpse into the reality of what can go wrong between partners in the gaming industry.

1 Quarantine – 9.5

Fans had high hopes for the first of two special episodes of Mythic Quest released during the pandemic and they weren’t disappointed. “Quarantine” revolves around the story of the employees finding ways to navigate the confusing world of remote work.

Most of the episode takes place in Zoom meetings, with mishaps like poorly timed breaks and annoying lags happening all the time. The situation becomes too difficult for Poppy, who has spent months alone in her tiny apartment. It’s an episode that echoes the struggles most viewers were likely facing at that time, with Poppy’s outburst being an especially moving scene that reflects just how much the quarantine can affect someone’s mental health.

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