Ozark breakout teams with Marvel legend for thrilling crime drama
The first look at the new crime drama starring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey has been released and fans are already hailing it as a must-watch thriller
Ozark actor Tom Pelphrey is joining forces with Marvel legend Mark Ruffalo in the latest high-profile crime drama coming to Sky and HBO Max this year.
Set to debut in less than a month, Task has been crafted by Emmy-nominated Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby.
A captivating trailer unveiling the show's compelling premise dropped today (Tuesday, 12th August), accompanied by Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here.
The initial glimpse of this gripping FBI probe into a series of house break-ins, unfolding against a backdrop of territorial conflict and intense family turmoil, has garnered an exceptionally enthusiastic reaction from drama enthusiasts thus far.
The series synopsis states: "Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent (Ruffalo) heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man (Pelphrey)", reports the Mirror.
Ozark's Tom Pelphrey is guaranteed to be a standout in this new crime drama
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Viewers are particularly focused on Ozark sensation Pelphrey, who earned critical praise and an Emmy nod for his portrayal of Ben Davis in the acclaimed Netflix crime series.
One YouTube viewer posted beneath the trailer: "This dude was legitimately so good in Ozark. I'm glad he's getting work."
Another concurred: "Looking forward to seeing this due to Tom. He was so so SO good in Ozark."
The conversation extended to Reddit, where one user posted: "I'm glad they seem to be advertising Tom Pelphrey as much as Ruffalo here.
"Pelphrey hasn't always picked the best projects, but I have never seen him turn in a bad performance."
Brad Ingelsby was Emmy-nominated for his previous HBO series, Mare of Easttown
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To which another person responded: "Pelphrey was outstandingly terrific in Ozark. And Banshee. Man never disappoints."
A third viewer commented: "Mare of Easttown was one of the best Drama/Thriller shows ever. This looks even better, can't wait!"
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Beyond the two exceptional leads, Task boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Raúl Castillo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton.
Fortunately, viewers won't have to wait much longer as the series is scheduled to debut in early September, with the UK launch following mere hours after the inaugural episode premieres on HBO.
Task premieres Monday, 8th September on Sky Go and NOW.
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