BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It is always a reason to celebrate for a series creator when their production becomes a hit. Brad Ingelsby got to feel that joy with his Emmy-nominated “Mare of Easttown.” The task then facing Ingelsby was what to do next as he had established a high bar.
He looked to accomplish the task with “Task.” The HBO Original drama series is now available on the premium service plus the streaming service of HBO Max. New episodes debut weekly.
“Task” is set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia where world-weary FBI agent Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) heads a task force to put an end to a string of violent robberies. Those hits on houses where drugs are being sold are being led by family man Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey)…