Task (PILOT)

Task is HBO’s latest gritty crime thriller from Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby. Set in suburban Philly, the 65-minute pilot “Crossings” kicks off a tense cat-and-mouse story between a disillusioned fed (Mark Ruffalo) and a modern-day Robin Hood (Tom Pelphrey) leading a crew robbing from drug dens.On the pod, we recap the pilot, break down the cast, trade comparisons (Ozark, Dope Thief, and Under the Banner of Heaven), call out the best and worst moments, and land on our rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!