Following a promising start, the show *Task* seems to pull back from what made its early episodes interesting, instead focusing heavily on setting up future storylines. Like *Mare of Easttown* before it, *Task* frequently changes its own rules, but it often feels weighed down by too much explanation and relies too much on its talented cast. This episode reveals Robbie’s motivation: he’s targeting the Dark Hearts to avenge his brother (and Maeve’s father). We also discover the identity of the mole within the Dark Hearts – Eryn, a resourceful woman in a relationship with their leader, Jayson. Eryn is seeking revenge for the same reason: the gang killed her lover, Robbie’s brother, and she’s now working with Robbie’s team. However, the Dark Hearts are now aware of a leak, putting Eryn in serious danger. Meanwhile, Robbie and Cliff are trying to find a way to sell their fentanyl, potentially through Ray, a former cellmate of Cliff’s, who seems untrustworthy.
The group is facing some difficulties. They’re trying to get Freddie Frias, the leader of a rival gang, to help them find the fentanyl that was stolen. He playfully mentions the people who’ve been robbing their stash, referring to them as the “Halloween crew.” Instead of simply agreeing to help, Freddie shares a story about past experiences – specifically, being disrespected by white drug dealers who even urinated on him. He demands either 50% of the recovered drugs, or to return the disrespect, as a condition for his assistance. Later, Tom and Grasso attempt to warn the group that someone is informing on them, but their concerns are ignored.
The team is swamped with work, which allows for some much-needed insight into their personalities. Aleah and Lizzie investigate Peaches’ colleagues, but their questioning is interrupted by a harassing man who makes an inappropriate comment. Aleah swiftly asserts their authority by reminding him they’re federal agents, but Lizzie struggles to respond. Later, one of the men they questioned offers information in exchange for money, leading them to Cliff’s home.
Ray unexpectedly intervened and decided he wanted the drugs for himself. He violently pushed Tom down the stairs when Lizzie paused, then ran away. Luckily, Aleah and Grasso arrived and managed to stop the criminals and rescue Lizzie. Lizzie realizes she’s in a precarious position and feels like the weakest member of the team. She’s self-conscious and insecure. Later, she joins Grasso for a drink that feels almost like a date, but the evening is interrupted when her old friends publicly embarrass her in front of him. As Grasso is leaving, he gives a toast, praising Lizzie as one of the best officers he knows. The toast feels unnecessary – older police shows didn’t need to constantly emphasize the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cops – and is full of those kinds of polite phrases. (All cops are bad, though.)
Aleah uncovers the connection between Ray and Sam’s kidnapping, as well as the Dark Hearts murders. She questions Ray’s wife alongside Lizzie, who hilariously fumbles the interrogation by offering Tajin peach rings. Lizzie’s portrayal of the clumsy, inept partner is spot-on. While this happens, Aleah shares the painful story of her own past experience with domestic abuse. She skillfully pressures Ray’s wife, referencing a broken cheekbone and eye socket, ultimately getting her to confess. Aleah once went to extreme lengths to ensure her mother could identify her if she were murdered, even writing her Social Security number on the soles of her shoes. This scene powerfully illustrates the dynamics of abuse – a type of impactful storytelling the show could benefit from more often.
The show’s female characters are still its strongest element. Inglesby writes them with nuance – they’re both strong and vulnerable, and feel incredibly real. A particularly powerful scene involves Maeve attempting to teach Sam, who doesn’t realize he’s a captive, how to swim. Filmed in a lush, green forest, she patiently guides him to float, sharing her own childhood experience of being abruptly thrown into the water by her father. He pleads with her not to do the same, and she responds with kindness, supporting him as he learns. Afterwards, he tells her she’s a better teacher than her dad, and she replies that growing older means you get to decide which parts of your upbringing you keep and which you leave behind.
Tom is deeply troubled as his adopted son’s sentencing approaches, and he can’t bring himself to forgive him for his wife’s death. Emily unexpectedly overhears this, but chooses to stay hidden rather than confront him. The episode then flashes back to a happier time, showing Tom and his wife (played by Mireille Enos) bringing their adopted children home – a sequence reminiscent of the quick, disorienting flashbacks in *Mare of Easttown*. Enos is well-known for her powerful performance as Sarah Linden in *The Killing*, and her current role feels like an underutilization of her abilities.
Tom is jolted awake by a knock at the door and learns some shocking news from a colleague: someone on his team is secretly working against them. Now, they have another untrustworthy person to identify.
Accidental Leaks
Seeing Ann Dowd (who also goes by Alison Sivitz) at the premiere of *Task* has people wondering if the show will become a major topic of conversation, but it’s still early days. So far, it hasn’t gained much traction on platforms like X or Instagram, and it’s unclear whether it will be as popular as *Mare of Easttown*. Maybe *Mare* just perfectly captured the mood during the 2021 lockdowns.
Emily goes to visit her brother, Ethan, in prison, but he’s really struggling. He seems deeply upset, disconnected from reality, and is feeling very down.
Sara is struggling in her marriage. Whenever she tries to talk about her problems with her family, often while having a glass of wine, her husband seems more interested in discussing what their relationship *is* rather than addressing her concerns.
During a heated exchange, Grasso angrily questioned Ray’s perception of their intelligence, to which Ray flippantly responded with a limited scale. Meanwhile, Lizzie, while intoxicated, mockingly altered Grasso’s name with crude and disrespectful nicknames.
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2025-09-22 04:55