HBO Renews Drama Series TASK for Season 2

HBO has some exciting news for fans of the original drama series TASK! The show, created by the talented Brad Ingelsby, has been renewed for a second season. Starring the acclaimed Emmy winner Mark Ruffalo, TASK has received high praise for its gripping storytelling and exceptional performances from the cast. If you haven’t seen it yet, all episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.

Not only did season 1 of TASK capture our attention, but it also quickly became one of HBO’s top three fastest-growing debut seasons. It’s no surprise that critics and viewers alike have been singing its praises. GQ hailed TASK as “the show of the year,” while Entertainment Weekly applauded the “phenomenal cast,” and The Wall Street Journal dubbed it “one of the year’s best crime thrillers.”

Francesca Orsi, EVP of HBO Programming, shared her excitement about the show’s success, stating, “We knew well in advance of its launch that we had a powerful drama series on our hands, but it has been so rewarding to witness the audience’s fervor and embrace of this show as it grew week after week.” With creator Brad Ingelsby leading the charge, season 2 is sure to deliver more of the intense and addictive storytelling that fans love.

Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, season 1 of TASK follows an FBI agent played by Mark Ruffalo as he leads a Task Force to stop a series of violent robberies orchestrated by an unexpected family man portrayed by Tom Pelphrey. The ensemble cast, featuring talented actors like Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, and Martha Plimpton, brings the story to life in a captivating way.

With an impressive team of creatives behind the scenes, including director/executive producers Jeremiah Zagar and Salli Richardson-Whitfield, executive producers Paul Lee and Mark Roybal, and the talented writer/showrunner Brad Ingelsby, season 2 of TASK is shaping up to be another must-watch experience. Stay tuned for more updates on the show’s return as production gears up for an exciting second season.