Taskmaster Season 5

Right now you can watch Taskmaster Season 5 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Greg Davies — stay for everyone else around them. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Taskmaster Season 5 is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Taskmaster Season 5 from the crowd. Tasks are set, seals are broken and unpredictable actions take place, as Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips compete to earn the respect of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. Greg Davies and Alex Horne lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. The timing in Taskmaster Season 5 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Taskmaster Season 5 is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Greg Davies anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.