"Task" Launches Sept. 7th on HBO Max - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 08-13-2025, 12:39 AM

You ever done something you can’t be forgiven for?

From the creator of Mare of Easttown, Task premieres September 7 on HBO Max.

TMC · 09-06-2025, 05:31 PM

Task is a riveting, emotionally intricate saga that fleshes out both sides of the law equally and is packed with powerhouse performances.

The review refers to the HBO limited series Task, a drama about an FBI agent's investigation into a series of violent home invasion robberies in the Philadelphia suburbs. While critically praised for its powerful performances from stars like Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, its "unrelenting misery" was noted by some reviewers as potentially flattening the characters. The series, created by Brad Ingelsby, is noted for its examination of the trauma and emotional complexities of both the criminals and law enforcement involved.

TMC · 09-11-2025, 09:01 PM

Brad Ingelsby's Task has a bigger HBO debut than his previous series Mare of Easttown

Task premiered Sunday to 3.1 million viewers in its first three days, up 36% from Mare of Easttown's debut in 2021 and good enough to be one of the Top 5 series debuts in HBO Max history.

TMC · 09-11-2025, 09:01 PM

Brad Ingelsby's Task has a bigger HBO debut than his previous series Mare of Easttown

Task premiered Sunday to 3.1 million viewers in its first three days, up 36% from Mare of Easttown's debut in 2021 and good enough to be one of the Top 5 series debuts in HBO Max history.

08-13-2025, 12:39 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,039	"Task" Launches Sept. 7th on HBO Max You ever done something you can’t be forgiven for? From the creator of Mare of Easttown, Task premieres September 7 on HBO Max.

09-06-2025, 05:31 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,403	Task is a riveting, emotionally intricate saga that fleshes out both sides of the law equally and is packed with powerhouse performances. The review refers to the HBO limited series Task, a drama about an FBI agent's investigation into a series of violent home invasion robberies in the Philadelphia suburbs. While critically praised for its powerful performances from stars like Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, its "unrelenting misery" was noted by some reviewers as potentially flattening the characters. The series, created by Brad Ingelsby, is noted for its examination of the trauma and emotional complexities of both the criminals and law enforcement involved.

09-11-2025, 09:01 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,403	Brad Ingelsby's Task has a bigger HBO debut than his previous series Mare of Easttown Task premiered Sunday to 3.1 million viewers in its first three days, up 36% from Mare of Easttown's debut in 2021 and good enough to be one of the Top 5 series debuts in HBO Max history.