Task has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on HBO Max, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. 2 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Mark Ruffalo sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Start it on HBO Max whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Task arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The plotting gives Task its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. In the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a task force assembled to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. The series ran for 2 seasons from 2025, building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Task passes that test consistently. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Task will keep you hooked. The tonal similarities to Dope Thief are real, though Task carves out its own identity quickly. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Watch Mark Ruffalo work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Task is currently airing new episodes, created by Brad Ingelsby — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.