Task

This new team is ready to take down crime in Philadelphia. Watch on Sky and NOW.

Everything you need to know about Task

Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, Task follows an FBI agent who creates a Task Force in a bid to put an end to a string of robberies.

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 Mare of Easttown in 2021.

Who stars in Task and where have we seen them before?

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

How many episodes of Task are there?

Task has been confirmed for seven episodes, which will air weekly.

What is the age rating of Task?

Task is yet to be given an official rating at the time of writing (May 2025).

However, due to the show's themes and story points, it’s believed it will be unsuitable for younger audiences.

We will update as soon as we know more.

How to watch Task in the UK

Task is available to watch on Sky Atlantic, HBO Max and NOW.

Can I still watch Task on Sky?

Task can still be watched on Sky.

Sky Atlantic will continue to air upcoming seasons of much-loved HBO shows that have previously aired on Sky, such as House of the Dragon, The Last of Us and The White Lotus, alongside homegrown Sky Originals and exclusive Peacock Originals straight from the US.

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And what about NOW subscribers?

NOW Entertainment & HBO Max customers get HBO Max Basic with Ads included in their membership, bringing even more must-see series from HBO Max alongside Sky Originals and exclusive US shows. To check which NOW membership you have, simply visit ‘My account’ online or in your NOW app.

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