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Task (miniseries)

Task is an upcoming American crime drama television miniseries created and written by Brad Ingelsby for HBO. It stars Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Raúl Castillo, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Fabien Frankel, and Amanda Mahlaba. It is slated to premiere on September 7, 2025.

Task
Release poster
GenreCrime drama
Created byBrad Ingelsby
Starring
Music byDan Deacon
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
  • Low Dweller Productions
  • Public Record
  • wiip
  • HBO Entertainment
Original release
NetworkHBO

Premise

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A Philadelphia-based FBI agent (Ruffalo) is put in charge of a task force to end a string of violent robberies undertaken by an unassuming family man (Pelphrey).[1]

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodes

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No.Title [2][3]Directed byWritten by [4]Original release date [5]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Crossings"Jeremiah Zagar[6]Brad IngelsbySeptember 7, 2025 (2025-09-07)TBD
2"Family Statements"TBABrad IngelsbySeptember 14, 2025 (2025-09-14)TBD
3"Nobody's Stronger Than Forgiveness"TBABrad IngelsbySeptember 21, 2025 (2025-09-21)TBD
4"All Roads"TBATeleplay by : Brad Ingelsby
Story by : Brad Ingelsby & David Obzud		September 28, 2025 (2025-09-28)TBD
5"Vagrants"TBATeleplay by : Brad Ingelsby
Story by : Brad Ingelsby & David Obzud		October 5, 2025 (2025-10-05)TBD
6"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river."Salli Richardson-Whitfield[7]Teleplay by : Brad Ingelsby
Story by : Brad Ingelsby & David Obzud		October 12, 2025 (2025-10-12)TBD
7"A Still Small Voice"TBABrad IngelsbyOctober 19, 2025 (2025-10-19)TBD

Production

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Development

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In June 2023, it was announced HBO had greenlit the series, with Brad Ingelsby serving as creator and writer, and Jeremiah Zagar set to direct multiple episodes.[8] In December 2023, it was announced Salli Richardson-Whitfield would also direct multiple episodes and serve as an executive producer.[6] In November 2024, the series's title, Task, was announced.[9]

Casting

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Upon the initial announcement, Mark Ruffalo was set to star in the series.[8] In December 2023, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Raúl Castillo, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Fabien Frankel and Alison Oliver joined the cast of the series.[10][11][12][13] In March 2024, Owen Teague, Dominic Colón, Margarita Levieva, Raphael Sbarge, Mickey Sumner, Elvis Nolasco, Brian Goodman, Colin Bates, Isaach De Bankolé, Phoebe Fox, Silvia Dionicio and Coral Peña joined the cast in recurring roles.[14][15][16] In November 2024, Martha Plimpton and Mireille Enos were announced as part of the cast.[17]

Filming

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Principal photography began in March 2024 in the Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.[18][19]

Broadcast

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Task is scheduled to premiere on HBO on September 7, 2025.[20]

Reception

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The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 85% approval rating based on 20 critic reviews.[21] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave a score of 76 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "generally favorable".[22]

References

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  1. ^ Porter, Rick (May 15, 2025). "HBO's 'Task' Trailer Promises Face-Off Between Two Troubled Men". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  2. ^ Vikilahle, Luthando (August 30, 2025). "Explore the emotional depths of crime in HBO's 'Task', launching in 2025". GQ South Africa. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  3. ^ "HBO TV Schedule". HBO. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  4. ^ "Task". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  5. ^ "Shows A-Z – Task on HBO". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  6. ^ a b White, Peter (December 4, 2023). "Salli Richardson-Whitfield Boards Brad Ingelsby's Mark Ruffalo-Led HBO Task Force Drama Series As Director & Exec Producer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Lane, Carly (August 28, 2025). "'Task' Review: 'Mare of Easttown' Creator's New HBO Series Is a Gritty, Unrelenting Crime Thriller". Collider. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (June 8, 2023). "Mark Ruffalo To Star In Crime Drama Series For HBO From Brad Ingelsby". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "Max Unveils New Brand Spot With Never-Before-Seen Footage From HBO And Max Originals". Warner Bros. Discovery. November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  10. ^ Porter, Rick (December 11, 2023). "Tom Pelphrey Boards 'Mare of Easttown' Creator's Next HBO Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  11. ^ Bell, Brianna (December 13, 2023). "Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu Join HBO's Untitled Task Force Project From Brad Ingelsby". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  12. ^ Cordero, Rosy (December 18, 2023). "Raúl Castillo, Jamie McShane & Sam Keeley Join HBO's Brad Ingelsby Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  13. ^ Hailu, Selome (December 20, 2023). "Fabien Frankel and Alison Oliver Added to HBO's Untitled Task Force Project From Brad Ingelsby". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  14. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 8, 2024). "Owen Teague, Dominic Colón & Margarita Levieva Join Brad Ingelsby's HBO Task Force Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  15. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 12, 2024). "HBO's Task Force Drama From Brad Ingelsby Adds Raphael Sbarge, Mickey Sumner, Elvis Nolasco & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  16. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 19, 2024). "Isaach De Bankolé, Phoebe Fox, Silvia Dionicio & Coral Peña To Recur On HBO's Task Force Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 12, 2024). "Martha Plimpton & Mireille Enos Confirmed For Brad Ingelsby's HBO Series 'Task'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  18. ^ Bunch, Jesse (March 1, 2024). "A follow-up to 'Mare of Easttown' is filming in Delco". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  19. ^ Tannenbaum, Michael (March 1, 2024). "'Mare of Easttown' creator's next HBO show, starring Mark Ruffalo, seeks actors in Philly area". Philly Voice. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  20. ^ Schwartz, Ryan (August 12, 2025). "Mark Ruffalo's Task, From Mare of Easttown EP, Gets September Premiere Date on HBO — Watch Trailer". TVLine. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  21. ^ "Task: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  22. ^ "Task: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
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