Creator Hints at Possible Second Season of HBO's "Task"

As of October 20th, 2025, the future of HBO's crime drama "Task" remains uncertain, but its creator, Brad Ingelsby, is eager to continue the story. The first season of the series, which premiered earlier this year, followed Mark Ruffalo's character, Tom Brandis, an aging FBI agent investigating a string of robberies committed by a desperate garbageman named Robbie, played by Tom Pelphrey.

The season finale, which aired last month, left several storylines unresolved, including the fate of Robbie's young charge, Sam, and the ongoing conflict between the FBI and a motorcycle gang called the Dark Hearts. Despite the apparent finality of the ending, Ingelsby has expressed a strong desire to revisit this world, telling multiple outlets that he believes there are more stories to be told.

Ingelsby, who is also known for creating the acclaimed series "Mare of Easttown," has even hinted at the possibility of a crossover between the two shows, as they both take place in the same geographic region of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. "I think there were still more stories to be told about people in Delaware County," he said in a recent interview. "They exist in the same world, so it wouldn't surprise me one bit if Mare walked into a Wawa that Tom was in."

While HBO has yet to officially announce a second season of "Task," the positive reception to the first season and the creator's enthusiasm suggest that fans may not have seen the last of this gritty crime drama. As the industry and audience await further developments, the future of "Task" remains an intriguing prospect for those who have been captivated by its complex characters and compelling storylines.