Task on OTT: Spearheaded by Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby, Mark Ruffalo’s crime series draws you into the dark town of Philadelphia as home invasions turn dangerous.

Last Updated: 07.51 AM, Sep 03, 2025
Mark Ruffalo fans gather up as his latest crime drama series, titled Task, is gearing up for its OTT premiere this week. Spearheaded by Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby, the upcoming miniseries draws you into the dark town of Philadelphia as home invasions turn dangerous. Ahead of Task’s release in September, here’s everything you need to know about the Avenger star’s crime drama.
HBO’s limited series Task is set for its global OTT premiere on September 7. Fans in India will be able to watch Mark Ruffalo’s miniseries on September 8 via JioHotstar (also on OTTplay Premium). The English crime drama will take you on a crazy ride to seek the truth after an FBI agent and his team try to hunt the real culprit behind a string of robberies. Consisting of just 7 episodes, Task is a limited miniseries that will be dropping new episodes on a weekly basis.
From the makers of Kate Middleton’s Mare of Easttown (Brad Ingelsby) comes another promising crime drama titled Task. Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia, Task revolves around an FBI agent and his newly assigned team, or task force, as they trail the real culprit behind a string of brutal robberies. The catch is that the main suspect is a normal-looking family guy with some dark ulterior motives.
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Task features Mark Ruffalo, aka The Avengers’ Hulk, in the lead as he plays an FBI agent named Tom, who juggles his personal and professional lives to trace the main accused behind the twisted robbery cases. Tom Pelphrey is seen in a layered role as he plays the dark-minded criminal in the series. Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Raul Castillo, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Mickey Sumner, Brian Goodman, Owen Teague, and others round out the ensemble cast as they play various pivotal characters.

Mark Ruffalo last appeared in Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi black comedy Mickey 17, alongside Twilight star Robert Pattinson. The movie recently made its digital premiere on JioHotstar (also accessible via OTTplay Premium).
Get ready to delve into an intriguing cat-and-mouse chase as Tom and his task force assemble to hunt the perpetrators of the robbery incidents.
Q. How to watch the Task series?
A. HBO’s original mini-series Task will be available on JioHotstar (also on OTTplay Premium) on September 7.
Q. Who is the main actor in Task?
A. Mark Ruffalo plays an FBI agent and the main protagonist of Task.
Q. Is Task a crime drama?
A. Yes, Task is a limited crime drama of seven episodes in total.