Mare of Easttown boss’s gritty detective drama lauded as “HBO’s new masterpiece” is streaming now

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In the UK, you can now stream “Task,” a gripping detective drama featuring the talented Mark Ruffalo from Marvel, on your favorite platform.

Led by the creator of “Mare of Easttown,” Brad Ingelsby, the debut episode has just been released for viewing on Sky and NOW, after its initial airing in the U.S. on September 7.

The story unfolds in Philadelphia and centers around FBI agent Tom Brandis, played by Ruffalo, who returns to active duty following a personal loss. As per the official plot summary, Brandis heads up a special unit to bring an end to a series of brutal heists, surprisingly spearheaded by an ordinary family man.

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The cast also features Tom Pelphrey from Ozark, Emilia Jones known for CODA, Thuso Mbedu who starred in The Underground Railroad, Alison Oliver hailing from Saltburn, and Fabien Frankel recognized for House of the Dragon.

In addition to Ruffalo, the cast boasts Tom Pelphrey (Ozark), Emilia Jones (CODA), Thuso Mbedu (The Underground Railroad), Alison Oliver (Saltburn), and Fabien Frankel (House of the Dragon).

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Joining Ruffalo in this project are Tom Pelphrey from Ozark, CODA’s Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu known for The Underground Railroad, Alison Oliver who starred in Saltburn, and House of the Dragon’s Fabien Frankel.

After debuting, the show received an impressive 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 40 reviews, with critics collectively praising it as a compelling and haunting crime drama that is deeply rooted in culture.

Screen Rant hailed the show as “breathtaking,” commending Ingelsby for his “remarkable authenticity,” and labeling it “the next great HBO production.

‘Task’ continues to advance in a captivating, unwavering rhythm, as described by Indiewire. Ingelsby skillfully combines the intensity of a tireless inquiry with the sincere emotional journeys of his characters, focusing on their authentic struggles with guilt and forgiveness.

The acclaim for the show was not universal; in fact, The Hollywood Reporter criticized it by stating that while it was skillfully made and boasted an outstanding cast, its consistent portrayal of despair tended to flatten rather than enrich the central characters.

Brad’s earlier production, titled “Mare of Easttown,” premiered in the year 2021 and received widespread praise from critics.

Featuring Kate Winslet, who received an Emmy for her role, this series centers around a skilled detective unraveling the mystery of a teenage mother’s homicide in a quiet Pennsylvania community.

Inquired about the comparison between Task and its earlier version, lead actor Mark Ruffalo remarked that it has a strong, energetic spirit.

He expressed to EW that it was both touching and thrilling. Yet, he also hinted that one might experience a great deal of emotional pain.

Task is streaming now on Sky and NOW in the UK, and on HBO Max in the US.

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2025-09-09 20:20