‘Mythic Quest’ Recap: ‘Across the Universe’ & ‘Partners’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

‘Across the Universe’

Caution: This article contains spoilers for the season three premiere of ‘Mythic Quest’.
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It is definitely safe to say, that fans of the Apple TV+ series, Mythic Quest, were left in stunned awe of the season two finale of the show. After all, so many incredible and shocking moments took place. After all, there was the whole mess with Brad and his street cred desires, and Rachel and Dana said farewell to the office to start a new life. And of course, there was that whole bombshell involving Ian and Poppy and their desire to do something new outside of the game and well… that left all of us beside ourselves. Because the dynamic was shattered, and nothing would ever be the same and we simply didn’t know what this series would look like going forward.
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But thankfully, that wait is over and answers are pouring in, since the show returned from hiatus today and well, as it turned out… those changes were pretty darn permanent and realistic in nature. For when we catch up with everyone in ‘Across the Universe’, time has marched on and so have people. For David was now running Mythic Quest, and it was enjoying fine success and Jo was helping him out and Carol has a new role and agency within the office. And Rachel and Dana are living their best life up north and Brad has even returned as the janitor, having served his time in prison for insider trading. Not to mention Ian and Poppy have developed a new game under their new banner, GrimPop and well… going that route hammers home a true staple of this show.

For this series has always been grounded on concepts revolving around real life, since the people that populate this world grow like the rest of us and make mistakes and find success as they travel through this thing called life, just like we do, and that’s what happened here. They just moved into a new chapter and life went on and people found their groove. Which led to some endearing moments in that tale and in ‘Partners’. Because new chapters in our lives bring new challenges and concerns. Such as whether or not Brad is indeed reformed and honest, since David and Jo had a lot of questions about his integrity and his intention, despite the fact that the place was sparkling clean and smelled great. Plus, Poppy and Ian had to figure out how to work together side by side and understand what kind of success they genuinely wanted. 

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‘Partners’

Not to mention, this premiere was also quick to point out that new chapters in life also bring about new hardships and farewells. For one of the big moments in this particular set of tales, involved the return of C.W. in the most unique way imaginable. In that, he assembled everyone, regardless of their current standing to meet with him for a grand event. One that announced through a letter, that he was actually gone from this plane of existence and wanted everyone together to just reflect upon life, and that was quite beautiful to see here, as were the little moments where the office found ways to constantly reunite and be near each other. Plus, it was also amazing to learn that there is cross pollination between GrimPop and Mythic Quest, because it speaks to a deeper meaning for this season, and it also went deeper into the core theme of this show.
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Since this went hard into how life ebbs and flows and takes us in wild directions that have an endgame hidden to us. And how life takes from us and gives to us. Specifically, how it gives us people that mean the world to us, and how we won’t always admit to that and that… really is the perfect way to bring us back into this beautiful world. Because it lets us know that change is okay, and it is part of the experience and the journey and all we can do is embrace it and see where it takes us and if it scares us… to not worry. Because the people we need will be there to say hello and keep us grounded in unique ways. Such as saying goodbye in a beautiful manner or welcoming us to old haunts or keeping our toilets spot free or even going so far as to getting us food, regardless of how badly they screw up bringing back a buffalo chicken pizza from 7-11. 

All of which of course brings up the best part of these two episodes, in that… they are as funny as can be and remind us why we love this show. Because it sends us endearing and realistic stories that leave us with plenty to think, in a lighthearted and quirky manner. The kind that really do leave us in stitches now and again thanks to the comedic chops of this cast and the talents of its writers and well, it’s just wonderful to have this series back on the air once again and know that change and surprise will continue to be the constant here, and it is great to know that the stage is set for another unique season of storytelling. Where new challenges await these characters as they try to figure out how to maintain bonds when new chapters begin, and it will be genuinely fascinating to see where this bold and ambitious season of storytelling is going to take us, in the weeks to come. Until next time.   

To learn more about season three of this incredible show, check out our interview with cast members: David Hornsby, Charlotte Nicdao, Imani Hakim, Danny Pudi, Naomi Ekperigin, Jessie Ennis, and Ashly Burch.

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