Mythic Quest is finally back for season 4 and with it comes more drama and more comedy. A heavy theme throughout this season is work-life balance, something that virtually everyone could stand to get better at. The series follows the team behind one of the most successful video games as they navigate the challenges of creativity and personal ambition within a competitive industry setting.

Danny Pudi (beloved since his Community days) plays Brad, the head of the Mythic Quest monetization department. Imani Hakim portrays Dana, an avid gamer who started off in the testing room but has one of the top games in the world at the start of season 4. The first two episodes of Mythic Quest season 4 premiered on Apple TV+ Wednesday, January 29, 2025, with episodes released every following Wednesday.

ScreenRant interviewed Danny Pudi and Imani Hakim about Mythic Quest's new season. They reveal if they have a good work-life balance and if they have learned anything from the lessons being taught in season 4. They also explain what they were most excited to explore about Brad and Dana's relationship and how it has come full circle since season one. The two talk about what they think it is about Mythic Quest that has caused it to be so popular all around the world.

Danny Pudi & Imani Hakim Think Mythic Quest Helps People Feel Seen

"There's a character for everyone in this show."

ScreenRant: What do you guys think it is about Mythic Quest that makes it so popular, all around the world?

Imani Hakim: I think it's the relatability of the show. I think we check off a lot of boxes, and our fans feel seen. It taps into that nerd culture and it's this massive platform. So I think people just see themselves in it. There are different characters in the video game industry and all this stuff happens. I think it's nice that they have that representation.

Danny Pudi: I think, like what Imani says, people feel seen. There's a character for everyone in this show. We have some people who are more relatable, and some people who are maybe have some troubled pasts. I think we're coming in a time where we are the backdrop is the gaming industry, which has grown and grown and is massive, and I think a lot of people feel seen because of that, and it's constantly evolving. So we're able to use some of those questions in gaming and see how it applies to these characters. And also, I think there's just this everyday workplace comedy aspect to our show that is comforting. I do think it's comforting. People want to laugh.

The Cast Of Mythic Quest Has Been A Comfort To Each Other Over Difficult Years

"It's been something that we can return to as friends and to have a safe place where you can create and make sense of things."

ScreenRant: One of the biggest themes this season is work-life balance. Do you feel like you came out of filming this season with a better work-life balance?

Imani Hakim: I think I went into this season with more work-life balance, because this is the first season that we filmed, no, that's not true. I was going to say post-COVID, but post-writer-strike and everything, so I think naturally, you're just like, "Okay, how do I prioritize what's important to me?" When I'm at work, I want to be present here, but when I'm with my loved ones, or outside of work, I also want to be very present there. So I feel like it inspired more of a work-life balance.

Danny Pudi: I think it's been such a healing show for me personally, and I think for all of us, because we've been on this show through COVID. We filmed during that, and then also post-strike. I think it's been something that we can return to as friends and to have a safe place where you can create and make sense of things. It's such a gift. I think to be able to give people some joy through laughter, that feels like a gift. So I would say that's kind of the nice thing that it's been. We've been together for six years now, so it feels like we've seen each other grow and the show grow. I'm just really grateful that we get to keep doing it.

Brad & Dana's Relationship Represents Creative Vs. Commerce

"I think they see something in the other that they respect and maybe want to help flourish."

ScreenRant: Is there anything this season that you were most excited to explore with Brad and Dana, either their relationship or separately?

Imani Hakim: I think just seeing the way they feed off of each other, if you were to tell me in season one that these two were going to pair up again, because season one, Brad was all about streamer Dana. He was. And then Dana wasn't feeling very confident in herself. She was like, "I don't know what I'm doing." And now in season 4, he's almost helped develop her into this little monster that she's become.

Danny Pudi: Encouraging the inner monster, yes.

Imani Hakim: To her benefit. I think it's really cool to watch the evolution of these two in comparison of the first season through the fourth.

Danny Pudi: I think the show brings up a lot of interesting questions. And I think this question is the work-life balance, something that you alluded to. And I think for us too, another question is, art and commerce, right? Creativity and commerce, can they coexist? And I think Dana represents one side of that, and Brad is very cold and money-driven.

Also, I don't know about his balance. I don't know about his softer side. I think Dana's encouraging Brad to maybe soften up a little bit. I think they see something in the other that they respect and maybe want to help flourish. I think this season you get to see a little bit more from both characters, I guess, tapping into the inner villain, and then also tapping into, me personally, more relationships. ​​​​​​

More About Mythic Quest Season 4

The 10-episode season of Mythic Quest, the global hit workplace comedy from creators Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz, will premiere globally on Wednesday, January 29 on Apple TV+, with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly through Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Season four sees the return of stars McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, David Hornsby, who also executive produces, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis and Naomi Ekperigin under the same fluorescent office lights as the reunited team at Mythic Quest confronts new challenges amongst a changing video game landscape as stars rise, egos clash, relationships bloom, and everyone tries to have a little more work life balance.

Check out our other Mythic Quest season 4 interviews here:

• Charlotte Nicdao & David Hornsby
• Rob McElhenney
• Naomi Ekperigin & Jessie Ennis
• Ashly Burch & Megan Ganz

The first two episodes of Mythic Quest season 4 premiered on Apple TV+ Wednesday, January 29, 2025, with episodes released every following Wednesday.

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