TASK SERIES REVIEW

Remember Mare of Easttown on HBO? A self contained mini series with three acts about an FBI agent with no extended universe, no hanging threads or unresolved plots, and also it was for grown ups? We were watching week to week the dominoes being set up by the hand of cruelty and despair only to topple over revealing an image of hope. Send the kids to bed early because Brad Ingelsby and HBO are back with a new Philadelphia based drama, Task. Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey) with his buddy Cliff (Raúl Castillo) are garbage men by day, and thieves by night. They aren’t just robbing any wealthy looking houses in the neighborhoods. Specifically they are after the drop houses of a gang called The Dark Hearts, stealing the stashes and the cash through a complex drug running and laundering scheme. FBI agent Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) is put to task to organize a team of agents to find out who’s robbing the houses and riling up the Dark Hearts in the process. Bradly, Caroline, and Eoin juggle the stellar ensemble, myriad plot lines, and all the emotions as they discuss this Philadelphia thriller. Then in an epic conclusion, they decide once and for all if stories of despair are worth exploring when profound hope is the result.

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CREATED BY: Brad Ingelsby

STARRING: Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Fabien Frankel, Thuso Mbedu, Raúl Castillo, Alison Oliver, Owen Teague, Silvia Dionicio, Martha Plimpton, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Phoebe Fox, Ben Doherty, Oliver Eisenson, Kennedy Moyer, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Margarita Levieva, Colin Bates, Dominic Colón, Robert Berlin

 

YOUR REVIEWERS

 



Bradly Martin (Screener Squad Boss, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub)

Bradly Martin was born in the united states and grew up on a healthy diet of sports, films, and books. A rather shy lad who kept to himself, Bradly soon discovered the best way to know a person was to know what people liked. Throughout the years Bradly became a fan of many things and a fanatic of none. From Doctor Dre, to Doctor Strange and the who’s who of Whos. From Playstation to the Dreamcast and Marvel to DC. From LeBron James to James Bond and Lord of the Rings to Lord Palmerston (or Pitt the Elder if you agree with Wade Boggs) and is a huge fan of dad jokes and randomly obscure Simpsons references. Armed with a vast knowledge of comics, films, and pop culture. Bradly traveled the world making friends and sharing takes. As a young man Bradly married the love of his life young and grew older every year with each new child brought into the brood. If trends continue, Scientists predict that .2% of Canada (where Bradly and family reside) will be populated by Bradly’s children by the year 2029. You can hear him leading and listening to his favorite critics on the Screener Squad and maybe even providing some comments of his own.

 



Eoin Daly

Born and raised in Dublin Ireland, Eoin currently lives in London and has been an avid film lover from as far back as they can remember. Eoin enjoys going to the cinema weekly regardless of the film: new, old, or the most random title. They have no preconceived notions when taking in a new film. They tend to look for the good in any film they watch and will always love the art form. They are a major fan of actress-led cinema and will never apologize for this one film bias.

 



Caroline Sulek

Caroline Sulek resides in Mckinney, TX with her son Henry and two cats: Sally and Rocky. As a mom, corporate baddie, and unabashed lover of all things silly, spooky, and creative, she brings a unique perspective to the One of Us network. Her love of art and movies started long ago when she and her brother, Wright, would spend entire summer vacations in front of the TV and she would draw portraits of Wright...