Season 1 – Task

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Season 1 – Task

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100+ Ratings

Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man.

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Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey are superb in Task, a culturally-specific crime story that's unrelentingly bleak but equally riveting.

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

The choice Task makes to soften Ruffalo’s natural affability and presence in favor of Pelphrey’s Robbie is a fascinating one, requiring humility from one actor and intense commitment from the other.

Sep 19, 2025

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Task finds humanity in the bleakest of spaces here and while it doesn’t absolve its characters of their sins, it does offer them a bridge to understand each other and a chance – no matter how brief – for redemption.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 18, 2025

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Sam Adams

Slate

Give each episode room to breathe—maybe go for a walk, feel the sun on your face—and the show can be rewarding in its own determined way.

Sep 9, 2025

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George M. Thomas

Akron Beacon Journal

You watch it for {Mark] Ruffalo, who has always shown he’s an extremely talented actor and gives Brandis an element of humanity not often given to such individuals and [Tom} Pelphrey’s Robbie is far from shallow.

Rated: B+

Sep 18, 2025

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Erik Kain

Forbes

Task is easily the best thing on TV at the moment. A gripping crime drama with deeply sympathetic and complex characters on a collision course with no good outcomes likely. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat.

Sep 18, 2025

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Rachel Ho

Exclaim!

Ruffalo leads the series with a deft hand, while Tom Pelphrey shines as the antihero we slowly get drawn in towards.

Sep 17, 2025

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Johhny G

I find it interesting that people consider this series “slow”. I’m assuming these people like Marvel movies or Jackie Chan. This is a compelling drama. It sticks with you and I can’t wait for the next installment. If you’re on the fence, and you like moody, thoughtful and provoking programming, give it a try. I consider myself a rough critic and found this engrossing.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/20/25

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Charles K

There are no actors that are interesting enough to keep my attention. Mark Ruffalo is unconvincing as an FBI agent. I see no reason to continue watching.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/25

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Jen S

Such great performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/25

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william g

Brad Ingelsby is the one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/25

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Hannah F

Ruffalo’s character is understandably drab, but it’s far-fetched that he’d take the “kid” from a failed heist and bring him home. So unreal!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/25

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Russell A

Nothing but annoying female actors crying and whining in every scene. How do people enjoy that stuff? They complain non stop and don’t even have hard lives. They seem to always right some female in that role but it’s really bad in this show.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/25

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Brad Ingelsby

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Mark Ruffalo

FBI Agent Tom

Tom Pelphrey

Robbie

Emilia Jones

Maeve

Thuso Mbedu

Aleah

Raúl Castillo

Cliff

Episode 1

Aired Sep 7, 2025

Crossings

Forced back into the field after a family tragedy, Special Agent Tom Brandis leads a new Task Force investigating a string of robberies.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 14, 2025

Family Statements

Tom's family prepares for an emotional court date; Robbie faces a dilemma; Maeve makes a crucial decision that could change everything.

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Episode 3

Airs Sun Sep 21

Nobody's Stronger Than Forgive...

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Episode 4

Airs Sun Sep 28

All Roads

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Episode 5

Airs Sun Oct 5

Vagrants

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Episode 6

Airs Sun Oct 12

Out Beyond Ideas Of Wrongdoing...

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Episode 7

Airs Sun Oct 19

A Still Small Voice

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