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Task Soars with 3.1 Million Viewers in Debut

9/12/2025

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HBO's series "Task" premiered on September 11, 2025, attracting 3.1 million viewers in its first three days, a 26% increase compared to "Mare of Easttown."
It ranks among the top five HBO series debuts and is the most popular title on HBO Max globally since its release.
The series stars Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis and Tom Pelphrey as Robbie Prendergast, with a supporting cast including Emilia Jones and Thuso Mbedu.

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HBO's series "Task" premiered on September 11, 2025, attracting 3.1 million viewers in its first three days, a 26% increase compared to "Mare of Easttown."
It ranks among the top five HBO series debuts and is the most popular title on HBO Max globally since its release.
The series stars Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis and Tom Pelphrey as Robbie Prendergast, with a supporting cast including Emilia Jones and Thuso Mbedu.