Created by Brad Ingelsby, screenwriter of Mare of Easttown, Task is an American crime series starring Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, and Emilia Jones. Produced by HBO, season 1 has been available in France on HBO Max since September 8, 2025. This first part, consisting of seven episodes, explores an investigation conducted in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia.
In this plot, an FBI agent leads a specialized unit tasked with stopping a series of violent robberies attributed to a family man with no criminal record. The story depicts a community marked by social tensions and presents a tense investigation focused on family dilemmas and the impact of economic violence.
In November 2025, HBO officially announced the renewal of Task for a second season. The announcement was made in New York by Casey Bloys, President and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, during a press conference relayed in an HBO press release. Season 1 was one of the channel's three most successful launches of the year, with steady audience growth week after week.
The renewal has been accompanied by mentions in the American press: GQ described the series as "series of the year," Entertainment Weekly praised the quality of the cast, and the Wall Street Journal called it "one of the best crime thrillers of the year." Brad Ingelsby, creator, showrunner, and executive producer, said in the press release that he was "honored" to continue writing and developing season 2, supported by the creative team and HBO.
The project is developed by Brad Ingelsby, Emmy-nominated screenwriter for Mare of Easttown. Production is handled by wiip, under the supervision of Paul Lee and Mark Roybal. Mark Ruffalo, David Crockett, and Ron Schmidt are executive producers. Jeremiah Zagar and Salli Richardson-Whitfield are directing several episodes and accompanying the production. Season 1 was filmed in Philadelphia and its industrial region, settings already featured in other works by the creator.
The series has a realistic atmosphere, focusing on social, family, and police issues. The themes will appeal to viewers interested in psychological investigations, stories rooted in working-class neighborhoods, and contemporary procedural approaches.
Task
Series | 2025
Season 1 available on HBO Max since September 8, 2025
Crime drama | 7 episodes of 50–60 min
Created by Brad Ingelsby | Starring Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones
Nationality: United States
This update includes the official announcement of the renewal for a second season and recaps the main elements of the first season.
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