Mythic Quest was created by three creative forces: (creator/star of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia ), Charlie Day (also of Always Sunny ), and Megan Ganz (a writer known for It’s Always Sunny and Community ). The show premiered on Apple TV+ on February 7, 2020.

The brilliant but overworked Lead Engineer who often fights for recognition while translating Ian's wild ideas into functional code.

The season explores the loneliness of leadership and the toxicity of unchecked ego. It ends with the realization that the "Mask" was a metaphorical concept—a connection between player and creator—and Ian returns to the fold after a vision quest (and a stint working at a simple furniture store), humbled but still Ian.