HBO Renews Mark Ruffalo-Starring Crime Drama 'Task' for Second Season
In a move that's sure to delight fans of gritty crime dramas, HBO has greenlit the sophomore season of Brad Ingelsby's critically acclaimed series "Task", with none other than actor Mark Ruffalo set to reprise his role as FBI agent Tom Brandis.
The news was revealed during a press presentation on Thursday morning, with executive vice president of HBO programming and head of drama series Francesca Orsi praising the show's remarkable growth in audience fervor. "We knew well in advance that we had a powerful drama series on our hands, but it has been so rewarding to witness the audience's enthusiasm as the show grew week after week," she stated.
The first season of "Task" premiered in September and told the story of an FBI investigation into a string of high-profile robberies targeting the fictional Dark Hearts motorcycle gang. Ruffalo led a task force that sought to track down Robbie Prendergrast, a family man turned crook who became embroiled in a cycle of revenge.
While HBO hasn't shared a release date for Season 2 or confirmed which cast members will return, Ingelsby expressed his gratitude to the network for their unwavering support. "HBO is an unmatched creative home," he said. "We've been incredibly fortunate to have them behind us from the first script to the launch of our first season."
Ingelsby's ability to balance humanistic storytelling with intricate plotting has garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, with "Task" boasting a 96% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show's success has been staggering, drawing in 4 million viewers for its season finale and cementing its place as one of HBO's fastest-growing freshman series.
While there have been rumors of potential crossovers between "Task" and another Ingelsby-penned series, "Mare of Easttown", the writer has left the door open to exploring this idea. "They exist in the same world," he noted, "so it wouldn't surprise me one bit if Mare walked into a Wawa that Tom was in." With Ruffalo returning as Brandis and Ingelsby at the helm, fans can expect more of the same addictive storytelling that's captivated audiences thus far.
In a move that's sure to delight fans of gritty crime dramas, HBO has greenlit the sophomore season of Brad Ingelsby's critically acclaimed series "Task", with none other than actor Mark Ruffalo set to reprise his role as FBI agent Tom Brandis.
The news was revealed during a press presentation on Thursday morning, with executive vice president of HBO programming and head of drama series Francesca Orsi praising the show's remarkable growth in audience fervor. "We knew well in advance that we had a powerful drama series on our hands, but it has been so rewarding to witness the audience's enthusiasm as the show grew week after week," she stated.
The first season of "Task" premiered in September and told the story of an FBI investigation into a string of high-profile robberies targeting the fictional Dark Hearts motorcycle gang. Ruffalo led a task force that sought to track down Robbie Prendergrast, a family man turned crook who became embroiled in a cycle of revenge.
While HBO hasn't shared a release date for Season 2 or confirmed which cast members will return, Ingelsby expressed his gratitude to the network for their unwavering support. "HBO is an unmatched creative home," he said. "We've been incredibly fortunate to have them behind us from the first script to the launch of our first season."
Ingelsby's ability to balance humanistic storytelling with intricate plotting has garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, with "Task" boasting a 96% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show's success has been staggering, drawing in 4 million viewers for its season finale and cementing its place as one of HBO's fastest-growing freshman series.
While there have been rumors of potential crossovers between "Task" and another Ingelsby-penned series, "Mare of Easttown", the writer has left the door open to exploring this idea. "They exist in the same world," he noted, "so it wouldn't surprise me one bit if Mare walked into a Wawa that Tom was in." With Ruffalo returning as Brandis and Ingelsby at the helm, fans can expect more of the same addictive storytelling that's captivated audiences thus far.
mark ruffalo is back as tom brandis and i am SO here for it! Brad ingelsby is a genius with his storytelling and the show's growth in audience fervor is no joke. 4 million viewers for the finale? yikes that's crazy! but seriously, the 96% critical approval rating says it all - this show is a game-changer. and can we talk about how cool it would be if there were crossovers with mare of easttown? i mean, come on ingelsby, spill the beans already 
!! I'm literally stoked!!! The show is so good, it got 4 mil viewers in its finale 
and it's still got a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes 
! I love how Brad Ingelsby balances human stuff with all the crime drama vibes 
. And omg can we pls get more of Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis? 
I'm def gonna keep an eye out for any Mare of Easttown crossovers, that's some cool crossover potential 
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. Brad Ingelsby's storytelling skills are on point and it's no wonder the show got a 96% approval rating from critics 
. The fact that HBO renewed it for another season says a lot about their trust in the creators. Can't wait to see what they have planned for this season 
... now, if only the comments section was as organized as the news itself 
, I mean who doesn't love Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis? The dude is like a one-man crime-solving machine 
. But seriously, the fact that they're renewing Task for another season is amazing, I was on the edge of my seat during the finale and I'm dying to know what happens next 
. And can we talk about how great Brad Ingelsby's writing is? The way he balances human drama with intricate plotting is just genius 
. I'm so down for a potential crossover between Task and Mare of Easttown too, those two shows already feel like they're connected in my head 
his ability to balance human drama with crime solving is on point 
. I'm hyped to see what Season 2 has in store, especially if it involves more Robbie Prendergrast shenanigans 
. The fact that they're not giving away any release dates just makes me want to binge-watch the whole thing again 
that's insane! With 4 million viewers tuning in for season finale, Task is definitely one of HBO's fastest-growing shows 
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