Task 2025
“Every force has its equal.”
What is Task?
Task is an American crime drama television series that premiered in 2025. The show is set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, where an FBI agent leads a task force tasked with stopping a series of violent robberies.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 7
- First aired
- Sep 7, 2025
- Last aired
- Oct 19, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Task is an American crime drama television series that premiered in 2025. The show is set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, where an FBI agent leads a task force tasked with stopping a series of violent robberies. The perpetrator is revealed to be an unsuspecting family man. Created and written by Brad Ingelsby, the series airs on HBO and features a cast that includes Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Raúl Castillo, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Silvia Dionicio, and Martha Plimpton. The first season debuted on September 7, 2025, and the series has been renewed for a second season. It is categorized as a suspenseful drama with a TV-MA rating, indicating mature content suitable for adults. The show has received positive critical reception, as reflected in its high ratings on review aggregator platforms.
Should you watch it?
“An FBI agent leads a task force to stop a series of violent suburban robberies.”
- focused premise
- intense conflict
- violent themes
Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas set in suburban environments.
The series contains depictions of violent criminal activity.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Crossings Sep 7, 2025
- E2 Family Statements Sep 14, 2025
- E3 Nobody's Stronger than Forgiveness Sep 21, 2025
- E4 All Roads Sep 28, 2025
- E5 Vagrants Oct 5, 2025
- E6 Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river. Oct 12, 2025
- E7 A Still Small Voice Oct 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting?
The series is set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia.
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is an FBI agent who leads a specialized task force.
What is the central conflict?
The conflict centers on an FBI investigation into a string of violent robberies.
Who is behind the crimes?
The robberies are led by an unsuspecting family man.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 2025.