---
title: "Taskmaster NZ"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/taskmaster-nz-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 111880
imdb_id: "tt13544772"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 7
episodes_count: 70
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 21
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Taskmaster NZ (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/taskmaster-nz-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Taskmaster NZ is a comedy game show that premiered in 2020, featuring Jeremy Wells and his assistant Paul Williams as they put Kiwi comedians through a series of bizarre, hilarious, and ingenious tasks. Participants compete to earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head.

As the local version of the Taskmaster format, the series highlights some of Aotearoa's best and brightest available comedians. The pacing drives contestants through various challenges designed to test their ingenuity and humor while entertaining audiences with lighthearted competition.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Jeremy Wells and Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best comedians in bizarre tasks."

### Why Watch
- Features Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams.
- Showcases some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians.
- Puts Kiwi comedians through a series of bizarre, hilarious, and ingenious tasks.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers who dislike comedy game shows featuring bizarre tasks may want to skip it.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is comedic and bizarre, following a game show format suitable for comedy fans.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #comedy, #game-show, #taskmaster, #kiwi, #bizarre, #hilarious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | Channel 4 | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Binge Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Alex Horne
- **Networks / Studios**: TVNZ 2

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeremy Wells** as *Self - Taskmaster*
- **Paul Williams** as *Self - Taskmaster's Assistant*
- **Josh Thomson** as *Self*
- **Madeleine Sami** as *Self*
- **Matt Heath** as *Self*
- **Bubbah** as *Self*
- **Chris Parker** as *Self - Cameo*
- **David Correos** as *Self*
- **Brynley Stent** as *Self - Cameo*
- **Bree Tomasel** as *Doppelgänger Kura Forrester*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Taskmaster NZ?
Streaming availability details can be found on platforms like TMDB and Plex.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy seeing Kiwi comedians put through bizarre and hilarious tasks.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The provided sources do not specify the total runtime or episode count for binge duration.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
The provided sources do not list specific essential episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Taskmaster NZ — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/111880)
- [Taskmaster NZ (TV Series 2020– ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13544772/fullcredits/)
- [Taskmaster NZ (TV Series 2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/111880-taskmaster-nz/cast)
- [Taskmaster (NZ) episodes (TV Series 2020 - Now)](https://simkl.com/)
- [Taskmaster (NZ) (2020) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/taskmaster-nz/credits)
- [TaskMaster.Info - Taskmaster Australia](https://taskmaster.info/show.php?id=14)

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