Task

NZ release: 08 September 2025

Drug use, Offensive language, Sexual references, Violence, Drug references, Domestic violence Rated on: 08 September 2025

Season 1

Task

What’s it about?

Tom Brandis, a former priest turned FBI agent haunted by personal tragedy, is tasked with leading an investigation into a string of violent robberies in suburban Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Robbie Pendergrast, a garbage collector and devoted family man, secretly moonlights as a robber targeting drug houses controlled by a local gang. As their paths cross, both men are drawn into a dangerous collision of duty, desperation, and survival.

The facts

  • Created by Brad Ingelsby
  • Starring Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers), Tom Pelphrey (Ozark), Emilia Jones (CODA), Fabien Frankel (House of the Dragon) and Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King)
  • English language
  • Runtime: 62 minutes (This season has 7 episodes, dropping weekly)

Why did it get this rating?

This series was self-rated by Neon. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Drug use

There are drug-houses central to the story. Robbie’s robberies target homes involved in drug activity. There’s also smoking of cigarettes and marijuana.

Violence

The episode includes gun violence, including a robbery gone wrong that results in death. There are scenes with blood, fist fights, home invasions, confrontation.

Sexual references

Some mild sexual references and talk about relationships occur.

Offensive language

Offensive language is frequently used such as words like “f*ck”,”sh*t” and “motherf*cker”.

When content stays with you:

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