An episodic, action/comedy on
video game tropes and culture!
Legend of the Bit Breaker follows a confident but low-level hero on his adventures through a colorful video game inspired world after he becomes fused with an infinitely powered, but dangerously unstable, relic: the Bit Breaker. Each episode is a standalone quest inspired by classic game tropes, while a larger story quietly unfolds in the background. At its core, the show explores ambition, impatience, and self-worth through humor, expressive action, and comedy-driven storytelling.
Patrick Polyman
played by
DAMIEN HAAS
Patrick knows the rules of his world inside and out—but he’s impatient. He wants to be great now, not later. His journey is about learning that being early doesn’t mean being unworthy, and that growth can’t be hacked. Patrick idolizes legendary heroes, especially Tarra Slaymorr, whose accomplishments and reputation represent everything he wants to become. His admiration is purely heroic—he’s fascinated by her feats, stats, and lore more than anything else. Patrick’s confidence often puts him at odds with reality, but his heart is always in the right place. With Eli, Patrick finds unconditional belief and support, which gives him the courage to dream big. Around Arthiel, Patrick is eager to impress, seeking validation from the figure he sees as the ultimate authority on heroism.
CONFIDENT! AMBITIOUS! BROWN HAIR!
Eli Bitsworth
played by
AUSTIN LEE MATTHEWS
Patrick’s lifelong best friend. Eli is gentle, simple-minded (not stupid), and deeply connected to animals and nature. He plays music for fun, loves routine, and often understands emotional truths before anyone else does. Eli is deeply loyal to Patrick and believes in him without conditions or expectations. Where Patrick pushes forward, Eli stays present, grounding their friendship in trust and shared history. Eli’s relationship with Tarra is quieter and more complicated—he doesn’t admire her power so much as he instinctively understands her emotions, which makes her unusually protective of him. With Arthiel, Eli is disarmingly casual; he treats the ancient hero like a regular person, often bringing warmth and calm to situations that would otherwise feel heavy.
HE LAUGHS! HE LOVES! HE FIGHTS WITH A DIRTY SHOVEL!
Tarra Slaymorr
played by
TIANA CAMACHO
One of the most powerful heroes in the world, stuck at Level 99. Raised in a culture that saw kindness as weakness, Tarra hides a soft side behind discipline and strength. She secretly loves a cute puzzle game and has a complicated relationship with Eli, who reminds her of someone she lost. Tarra respects Patrick’s intelligence and determination but is frustrated by his impatience and reliance on shortcuts. She sees potential in him, even when she wishes he’d slow down. Eli affects Tarra in a completely different way—his kindness and simplicity remind her of her late uncle, the only family member who ever encouraged her softness. This makes her relationship with Eli protective, conflicted, and deeply personal. Arthiel fills a complicated, fatherly role in Tarra’s life; she trusts him, even as his secrets and emotional distance leave unanswered questions.
HACK! SLASH! AVOID MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS!
Arthiel
played by
SHANE SMITH
A thousand-year-old hero and founder of the Collector Corp. Arthiel is goofy, aloof, and incredibly powerful—but burdened by mistakes that shaped the world. He assigns quests, loves Appleshade Farms apples, and keeps secrets he believes are better left buried. Arthiel watches the group with a mix of affection and restraint. He sees Patrick as a well-meaning young hero shaped by myths Arthiel himself helped create, and he worries about how easily confidence can turn into certainty. Eli brings Arthiel a sense of calm and simplicity that reminds him of life before power complicated everything. Tarra is the person Arthiel treats with the most care—he respects her strength, values her compassion, and quietly tries to support her without repeating the mistakes of his past.
NOBLE KING! MIGHTY WARRIOR! JUST A SILLY GUY!
Thead
THE FINAL BOSS
Thead is a former ally turned ideological adversary, driven not by chaos or cruelty, but by certainty. A fierce completionist and master of glitch magic, he believes the Bit Breaker is fundamentally flawed—an unfinished system wielded without guidance. Where others see limitless power, Thead sees dangerous trial and error. Exiled to Ataran, he devoted centuries to understanding the cracks in the world’s rules, uncovering forbidden knowledge and mastering exploits immune to shortcuts. To Thead, destroying the Bit Breaker isn’t about domination—it’s about finishing what was started and saving the world from an incomplete design.
EVIL… LOOMING… SEMI-SERIALIZED…
At the heart of Legend of the Bit Breaker is an ensemble built on competing ideas of growth and meaning. Patrick Polyman represents ambition and impatience, driven by the belief that he’s meant for more right now. Eli Bitsworth represents empathy and presence, finding value in care and connection rather than progress. Tarra Slaymorr embodies discipline and completion, struggling with unfinished business both personal and systemic, while Arthiel carries the weight of experience and regret, guiding from a distance shaped by past mistakes. Looming over them all is Thead, a mirror of what happens when the need for completion and control hardens into certainty. Together, these clashing worldviews fuel comedy, conflict, and emotional growth—no single character is entirely right or wrong, and that friction is what drives the series forward.
