Mark Ruffalo Stars in Task: HBO’s New Crime Drama Gets September Premiere Date

Get Ready for Grit: Mark Ruffalo’s Task Is HBO’s Next Big Thing

If you’ve been aimlessly scrolling, rewatching Mare of Easttown for the hundredth time, and wondering when HBO will serve another dose of gritty drama with emotional stakes and heavy Philly accents — congratulations. Your prayers have been answered. Mark Ruffalo is suiting up as a tortured FBI agent in Task, a brand-new crime thriller from Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby. Yes, you read that right. Ruffalo. Ingelsby. Philly. Crime. Buckle up.

The Official Task Premiere Date Is Here

Mark your calendars: Task premieres on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 9 PM ET on HBO and will stream on Max. The limited series spans seven episodes, releasing weekly because apparently we still have to suffer like it’s 2010.

What Is Task Even About?

Task follows Tom Brandis, played by a brooding Mark Ruffalo, a former priest turned FBI agent who assembles a task force to stop a string of violent drug house robberies. His prime suspect? Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey), a blue-collar family man with secrets darker than a blackout in Kensington.

The show thrives on the same raw emotional depth and regional realism that made Mare of Easttown a critical darling. Expect morally gray characters, questionable choices, and some top-tier Delco accents.

Meet the Star-Studded Cast

In addition to Ruffalo and Pelphrey, Task features a loaded cast including Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, and Martha Plimpton. With talent like this, the performances promise to be as intense as the Philly summer humidity.

Why Task Is Your Next Must-Watch Crime Drama

Created by Brad Ingelsby and backed by an A-list production team, Task blends slow-burn tension with emotional weight. It’s like True Detective had a beer with The Wire at a South Philly dive bar. If you love stories about broken people doing the right thing for the wrong reasons — or vice versa — you’re going to be hooked.

Final Thoughts:

Is Task Worth Your Sunday Night?

Absolutely. Between its powerhouse cast, emotionally gripping storylines, and Brad Ingelsby’s proven ability to make small-town crime feel Shakespearean, Task is HBO’s next prestige obsession. Check out the official trailer and set a reminder — because this is one ride you won’t want to miss.

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