HBO's Task comes from the creator of Mare of Easttown , and though these two series are similar, Task completely changes its predecessor's formula. Mare of Easttown, released on HBO in 2021, became an instant hit. With a star like Kate Winslet leading the way, this is no surprise. Now, creator Brad Ingelsby has a new crime drama series, this time led by Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey.

Task premiered on HBO on September 7, 2025, and introduced Ruffalo's Tom , an FBI agent and single father with a traumatic past. This first episode also introduced Pelphrey's character, Robbie, another single father. This second lead character differs from the first, however, since he is technically a violent criminal. It's up to Tom to lead a task force to track down Robbie, the perpetrato

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