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A gritty and violent crime thriller, it follows the FBI agent out to stop a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man.

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From the creator of Mare of Easttown. Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey in Task, every force has its equal.

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Task is an explosive crime thriller from the co-creator of Emmy®-winning Mare of Easttown. Gritty and violent, it follows two men divided by law, but bound by struggle. Simmering with tension, Task is a ticking time bomb of a thriller, exploding into action in the moments when you least expect it.

Robbie and Tom are two sides of the same coin, but on different sides of the law. As both men grapple with desperation, fatherhood, and their own morals, they’re set on an inevitable collision course with each other.

One of this year’s biggest HBO dramas, it has wowed critics and audiences alike with its unique storytelling and compelling performances. You can stream on NOW with an Entertainment Membership.

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Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, Task follows an FBI agent who heads up a task force in a bid to put an end to a string of violent robberies and the ensuing biker gang war. With the culprits violent in their approach, the police need to put their best foot forward in order to bring them to justice. Meanwhile, an unsuspecting family man plans his next hit.

The new drama comes from Brad Ingelsby, who co-created the award-winning smash-hit drama Mare of Easttown.
You can stream Task on NOW with an Entertainment Membership. Episodes will be released weekly from 8 September.

Sky and NOW are the exclusive home of Task in Ireland. You will not be able to watch it on Netflix or rival streaming services.
Task has been confirmed for seven episodes, which will air weekly.

So far, there is just one season of Task. There are currently no announcements regarding a potential season two; however, never say never.
Task boasts an all-star Hollywood cast of familiar faces, led by Mark Ruffalo as the disgruntled FBI agent in charge of the Task Force.

The main cast members are:

  • Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things, Zodiac) as FBI Agent Tom
  • Tom Pelphrey (Ozark, Outer Range) as Robbie
  • Emilia Jones (CODA, Locke and Key) as Maeve
  • Jamie McShane (1923, Bloodline) as Perry
  • Sam Keeley (Joe Vs. Carole, Kin) as Jayson
  • Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King, The Underground Railroad) as Aleah Quentin
  • Fabien Frankel (House of The Dragon, The Serpent) as Anthony Grasso
  • Alison Oliver (Conversations With Friends, Saltburn) as Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Stover
  • Raúl Castillo (Cassandro, Army of the Dead)
  • Silvia Dionicio (Chicago PD, New Amsterdam) as Emily
  • Phoebe Fox (Curfew, The Great) as Sara
  • Martha Plimpton (Prime Target, The Regime) as Kathleen McGinty