Brad Ingelsby, the creator and Emmy-nominated writer of Mare of Easttown, returns with Task, a seven-part drama premiering Monday 8 September on Sky and streaming service NOW. The series unfolds in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, where an FBI agent, played by Mark Ruffalo, spearheads a Task Force determined to halt a series of violent robberies. These crimes are orchestrated by an unlikely figure, a family man portrayed by Tom Pelphrey, whose double life drives the tension at the heart of the story.
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The cast features a strong ensemble, including Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Raúl Castillo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton. This combination of talent sets the stage for a narrative that blends law enforcement intensity with the layered personal stakes of its characters.
Ingelsby not only serves as creator and writer but also acts as showrunner and executive producer, ensuring his vision threads through every episode. Direction comes from Jeremiah Zagar and Salli Richardson-Whitfield, who also join the project as executive producers. Ruffalo adds to his on-screen role with an executive producer credit, bringing his influence behind the camera. Other executive producers include Mark Roybal and Paul Lee for wiip, David Crockett, and Ron Schmidt. Nicole Jordan-Webber and Jeremy Yaches of Public Record contribute as co-executive producers, supporting the series’ creative execution and production logistics.
The story’s Philadelphia setting grounds the action in a specific social and economic environment, adding a layer of authenticity to the characters’ choices and conflicts. Ruffalo’s FBI agent navigates not only the criminal investigation but also the community tensions and the unpredictability of a perpetrator who hides behind the facade of family life. Pelphrey’s role offers a counterpoint, exploring the motivations and pressures that lead an otherwise ordinary man into dangerous territory.
Sky and NOW plan to release Task weekly, building suspense as the investigation unfolds episode by episode. With each installment, viewers will see how the Task Force’s progress strains relationships, tests moral boundaries, and forces both sides to make escalating moves. The choice to release the series over several weeks allows the audience to immerse themselves in its evolving stakes rather than consume it all at once.
Task marks another high-profile drama for Sky’s schedule, pairing Ingelsby’s skill for character-driven storytelling with a cast capable of delivering both tension and emotional depth.
