‘Task’ Episode Lengths, Titles and Descriptions
Task is HBO’s latest new miniseries, here is everything you need to know.
Here is everything you need to know about Task including episode lengths, titles, and descriptions.
HBO, since its inception has perhaps been the most prominent miniseries maker ever, and they are back again with Task. Task is created by Brad Ingelsby who previously made Mare of Easttown, an acclaimed HBO crime miniseries.
Task is a crime drama series featuring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey on different sides of the law.
Here is the logline for the show:
Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man (Tom Pelphrey).
‘Task’ Episode Lengths
All of this comes from HBO’s schedule.
| Episode | Runtime | Release Date |
| 1 | 66 Minutes | September 7th |
| 2 | 59 Minutes | September 14th |
| 3 | 61 Minutes | September 21st |
| 4 | 61 Minutes | September 28th |
| 5 | 62 Minutes | October 5th |
| 6 | 60 Minutes | October 12th |
| 7 | 58 Minutes | October 19th |
‘Task’ Episode Titles & Descriptions
Episode 1: Crossings
Description: After scaling back his role in the Bureau and still reeling from a family tragedy, Special Agent Tom Brandis reluctantly returns to the field to head a new, relatively inexperienced team to investigate a string of robberies. Following his brother’s death, Robbie Prendergrast earns extra cash for his family by ripping off drug dealers – but a bad tip upends his delicate balance.
Runtime: 66 Minutes
Episode 2: Family Statements
Description: As he prepares for an emotional court appearance, Tom buries himself in the case, while Emily questions her obligations to the family. Later, Maeve makes a critical choice to protect her own family, while Robbie works to find a way to turn his newfound surplus into cash.
Runtime: 59 Minutes
Episode 3: Nobody’s Stronger Than Forgiveness
Description: As Robbie and Cliff try to find a potential buyer, Tom and Grasso level with the Dark Hearts, and Aleah and Lizzie question Peaches’ former coworkers. Later, a raid leads Tom to a shocking revelation.
Runtime: 61 Minutes
Episode 4: All Roads
Description: In the midst of preparing for a key operation, Tom questions the loyalty of his Task Force, while Robbie and Cliff plan for their meeting at the park. Meanwhile, Perry searches for answers within the gang and uncovers a shocking truth. Later, Maeve casts doubt on Robbie’s exit plan.
Runtime: 61 Minutes
Episode 5: Vagrants
Description: With help from an eyewitness, Tom and his team inch closer to breaking the case. Perry pays Maeve a visit, while Robbie puts his plan in motion. Later, Tom follows a lead that takes him down a dangerous path.
Runtime: 62 Minutes
Episode 6: Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river.
Description: The Task Force, Dark Hearts, and Robbie converge in the woods, leading to a dramatic showdown with far-reaching consequences for all involved. In the aftermath, Tom turns his attention back to his now fragmented team as the Bureau launches an investigation.
Runtime: 60 Minutes
Episode 7: A Still Small Voice
Description: In the wake of the showdown, the now-disbanded Task Force members continue to seek answers. As the Dark Hearts mobilize to cover their tracks, a shocking revelation leads them to a final confrontation.
Runtime: 58 Minutes
‘Task’ Episode Lengths vs Other HBO Miniseries
Here is Task vs some other HBO crime miniseries/anthology seasons.
Average Episode Length
Comparing it with similar crime shows, here are the averages of runtime for episodes.
- Task: 61.29 Minutes
- Mare of Easttown: 59.71 Minutes
- True Detective Season 1: 57.25 Minutes
- True Detective – Night Country: 63.33 Minutes
- The Penguin: 57.25 Minutes
61.29 minutes per episode is quite a hefty average. Not many shows in general produce such lengthy episodes consistently for an entire season. The only show from this list beating Task is True Detective -Night Country.
What Else To Know About ‘Task’
Here is the cast of Task:
- Mark Ruffalo as Tom
- Tom Pelphrey as Robbie
- Emilia Jones as Maeve
- Thuso Mbedu as Aleah
- Raúl Castillo as Cliff
- Jamie McShane as Perry
- Sam Keeley as Jayson
- Fabien Frankel as Anthony
- Alison Oliver as Lizzie
The show releases every Sunday at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST on the HBO channel and on HBO Max. It will start airing on September 7th, and end on October 19th. Each week, including the first week will only have one episode be released.
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