Task
NZ release: 08 September 2025
Violence and offensive language Rated on: 08 September 2025
Season 1
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 classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings 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.
Offensive language
Offensive language is frequently used such as words like “f*ck”,”sh*t” and “motherf*cker”.
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