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Task Finale Surges to 4 Million Viewers, Breaking Records

10/24/2025

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Task, created by Brad Ingelsby and starring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, drew 4 million U.S. viewers in the first three days after the finale.
The finale marked a 32% increase from the premiere, which debuted to 3.1 million viewers.
Task added 1.5 million global viewers leading up to the finale.
The Chair Company averaged 2.1 million viewers and became HBO's top comedy debut, not yet surpassing The Righteous Gemstones.

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Story summary

Task, created by Brad Ingelsby and starring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, drew 4 million U.S. viewers in the first three days after the finale.
The finale marked a 32% increase from the premiere, which debuted to 3.1 million viewers.
Task added 1.5 million global viewers leading up to the finale.
The Chair Company averaged 2.1 million viewers and became HBO's top comedy debut, not yet surpassing The Righteous Gemstones.