Important crime drama news incoming – there’s a heart-pumping new suburban police series heading to our screens and it’s tipped to be the crime drama of the year. That’s right, Task is Sky’s sparkling new drama starring Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent with a major investigation - and an even bigger moral dilemma - on his hands.
Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, the upcoming series sees him heading up a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies – only it turns out, the crimes are led by a seemingly mild-mannered family man who’s hiding a desperate double life. If you're a crime drama fan, it's a drama that simply should not be missed.
While we await Task’s imminent arrival on our screens, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming series, including the plot, cast and release date.
What is Task about?
The Sky exclusive drama stars Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, as he assembles a Task Force to put an end to a series of violent, well-coordinated robberies. Things take a morally complex turn, however, when the team discovers the heists are being orchestrated by an unsuspecting family man (played by Tom Pelphrey). The question is, how far should justice go when desperation meets circumstance?
Sky has released a new trailer for the seven-part series and it looks set to be pretty gritty and potentially quite emotional, too. The teaser, which is full of heart-pumping moments, sees Martha Plimpton’s character tell Mark Ruffalo’s anguished FBI agent, "We need you out on the field… at least 9 houses have been hit", before switching to scenes of the family man who finds himself pushed to the brink.
The show comes from the same creators as Sky's Mare of Easttown, which starred Kate Winslet and proved a huge hit with audiences. Naturally, there's a lot of hype around it given the strong cast and compelling storyline, and it's already being billed as the show of the year. Will it live up to expectations? Let's just say we have a very good feeling about it!
You can watch the trailer below:
Who's starring in Task?
The cast of Task includes:
- Mark Ruffalo (Shutter Island, I Know This Much is True)
- Tom Pelphrey (Ozark, Iron Fist)
- Emilia Jones (CODA, Locke & Key)
- Jamie McShane (Bloodline, Wednesday)
- Sam Keeley (Kin, 68 Whiskey)
- Thuso Mbedu (The Underground Railroad, The Woman King)
- Fabien Frankel (House of the Dragon, The Serpent)
- Alison Oliver (Conversations with Friends, Saltburn)
- Raúl Castillo (Looking, Army of the Dead)
- Silvia Dionicio (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes)
- Phoebe Fox (The Great, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death)
- Martha Plimpton (Raising Hope, The Good Wife)
How can I watch Task?
Task will air on Sky and streaming service NOW this September. The series will run across seven episodes, which will air weekly.
