Summer may be drawing to a close, but cosy season is just around the corner, and with it comes a whole host of brilliant TV and film that makes the bleak weather suddenly seem a lot more bearable.
First in order is HBO's latest crime drama, Task. Set in Philadelphia, the limited series sees a determined FBI agent up against an unassuming criminal.
The series was created by Brad Ingelsby, the creator and writer of the crime thriller Mare Of Easttown, which received a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – meaning his latest small-screen offering is destined to be another fan-favourite.
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Below, we detail everything that there is to know about the upcoming series.
What is the plot of Task?
HBO's official logline is as follows: '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.'
Who is in the cast of Task?
- Mark Ruffalo as Tom
- Tom Pelphrey as Robbie
- Emilia Jones as Maeve
- Jamie McShane as Perry
- Sam Keeley as Jayson
- Thuso Mbedu as Aleah
- Fabien Frankel as Anthony
- Alison Oliver as Lizzie
Ruffalo, who is best known for featuring in Zodiac, Avengers and Poor Things, stars as a troubled FBI agent tasked with the job of taking down Robbie, a local family man (Tom Pelphrey), who is responsible for leading a gang that has carried out a number of home invasions in the area. The show examines Robbie's personal reasons for carrying out the robberies as he attempts to provide for his family. Pelphrey is best known for starring in Ozark, Iron Fist and As The World Ends.
The recurring cast includes:
- Silvia Dionicio as Emily
- Owen Teague as Peaches
- Dominic Colón as Deric
- Margarita Levieva as Eryn
- Raphael Sbarge as Chief Dorsey
- Mickey Sumner as Shelley Driscoll
- Brian Goodman as Vincent Hawkes
- Elvis Nolasco as Freddy Frias
- Colin Bates as Shane McReynolds
- Isaach De Bankolé as Daniel Georges
- Phoebe Fox as Sara
- Coral Peña as Meg Coyle
- Martha Plimpton as Kathleen McGinty
- Mireille Enos as Susan Brandis
What is the release date of Task?
Viewers will be able to watch the first season of Task on September 7.
Is there a trailer for Task?
Yes, you can watch the trailer below:
How can I watch Task in the UK?
You will be able to watch Task in the UK on Sky or stream it on NOW, so long as you have an entertainment membership.
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