Task is a 2025 American crime drama miniseries from the United States. It is created and written by Brad Ingelsby. Episodes are directed by Jeremiah Zagar and Salli Richardson-Whitfield.
The main cast includes Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Raúl Castillo, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Fabien Frankel, Martha Plimpton, Alison Oliver, Silvia Dionicio, and Phoebe Fox. The story follows an FBI agent who leads a task force to stop a string of violent robberies tied to a seemingly ordinary family man.
It is an original series, not based on a book. Release date: September 7, 2025 on HBO, with weekly episodes and streaming on Max the same day.
Task Age Rating
Task is rated TV-MA (Mature Audience Only). Expect intense crime, gun violence, drug elements, and strong language.
Violence & Peril
Level: Moderate to strong. Trailer shows armed robberies, home invasions, guns drawn, and tense standoffs. Expect threat, injury risk, and a grim tone typical of prestige crime dramas.
Language
Likely frequent strong language common to HBO crime dramas. Trailer tone and press blurbs suggest intense arguments and coarse dialogue. We’ll update if HBO lists exact advisories.
Mature Themes
Adult crime, family stress, moral conflict, and drug/criminal activity appear central. Themes of loyalty, desperation, and law vs. outlaw cat-and-mouse are emphasized.
Is Task Suitable for Teens?
Ages 12–13: No. The TV-MA rating and crime intensity are not appropriate.
Ages 14–15: With Guidance. Mature content, weapons, and stress may be overwhelming for some viewers. Discuss context.
Ages 16–17: With Guidance. Older teens who watch crime dramas can handle it, but expect strong content and tension.
Final recommendation: Best for 16+ with parental guidance, or adults.
What Parents Can Do
Preview the pilot. Gauge your teen’s comfort with home-invasion tension and gunplay before co-viewing.
Discuss consequences. Talk about real-world risks of crime and how the show frames morality and accountability.
Set pause points. Agree to pause after intense scenes to check in on stress levels and unpack tough moments.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the official age rating for Task (2025)?
A: TV-MA. HBO and listings identify the series as TV-MA.
Q: Is Task appropriate for kids or younger teens?
A: Not for kids. For teens, we suggest 16+ with guidance due to violence, intensity, and adult themes.
Q: How violent or scary is it?
A: Expect guns, robberies, and high-tension sequences in homes and streets. The tone is gritty and suspenseful.
Q: How strong is the language? Any slurs?
A: Strong profanity is likely given the genre and network. Specific advisories haven’t been listed yet.
Q: Is there sexual content or nudity?
A: Marketing focuses on crime and family turmoil, not sex or nudity. We’ll update if HBO releases detailed advisories.
Q: Where can I watch it and when?
A: Premieres September 7, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO with weekly episodes, and streams on Max the same day