Mythic Quest Spin-Off 'Side Quest' Debuts with Mixed Praise for Strong Writing but Limited Scope

The four-episode anthology, now streaming on Apple TV+, explores peripheral stories in the Mythic Quest universe but struggles to establish independence from its flagship series.

Side Quest, originally planned as an eight-episode series, was rebranded and reduced to four episodes, now available for streaming on Apple TV+.
The anthology focuses on standalone stories exploring themes like work-life balance, geek culture, artistic anxiety, and friendship dynamics.
Critics have praised standout episodes 'Pull List' and 'Fugue' for their compelling storytelling and strong performances by Rome Flynn, Annamarie Kasper, and Derek Waters.
While the limited format allows for experimentation in tone and genre, it has been criticized for constraining the show's ability to fully explore the Mythic Quest universe.
Some reviewers feel the series leans too heavily on its connection to Mythic Quest, with certain episodes resembling content that could have been part of the main show.