Last week’s episode of Task delivered such an intense blow that viewers might have suspected it was signaling the series finale. With the shocking demise of two cherished characters from opposite sides of the law, Episode 6 concludes with a poignant twist that left fans reeling.

**Spoilers for Task Episode 6, “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river,” currently available on HBO MAX**

In Episode 6, titled “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river,” a posthumous twist reveals that Robbie Prendergrast (played by Tom Pelphrey) might have had the last word against the Dark Hearts. The bag of drug money that Jayson Wilkes (Sam Keeley) and Perry Dorazo (Jamie McShane) murdered him for turned out to be loaded with travel brochures instead. The actual cash was secretly divided between Shelley, an abused wife and mother portrayed by Mickey Sumner, and Robbie’s niece Maeve, played by Emilia Jones.

In an interview with DECIDER, Tom Pelphrey, who portrays Robbie, shared insights into his character’s realization that his only escape might require a personal sacrifice. This epiphany began when a stranger inquired about little Sam (Ben Doherty) at a truck depot.

“When Sam gets out of the car to return the fish to the lake and is spotted by a man, Robbie’s temper flares,” Pelphrey explained. “Up until that moment, Robbie believed he had everything under control, but losing his cool and nearly exposing their plan made him understand that their situation was precarious at best. It was then he realized he might need to consider a Plan B.”

Robbie’s Plan B might have worked, but other characters in Task are still puzzling their way through their own problems. FBI Agent Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) knows that Anthony Grasso (Fabien Frankel) was the Dark Hearts’ mole in his task force, and Grasso knows his time is up. Elsewhere, Jayson still hasn’t learned that his wife Eryn (Margarita Levieva) is dead or that his mentor Perry is the one who killed her. Finally, there are the questions of what Maeve will do with that money, what will happen with Tom’s family, and how anyone in Task can have a happy ending.

So what comes next? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the final episode of Task on HBO and HBO Max…

Is Task On Tonight (10/19/25)?

Yes, the final episode of Task premieres tonight on HBO and HBO Max.

Task Episode 7 Release Date:

Task Episode 7 “A Still Small Voice” will premiere on HBO and HBO Max tonight, Sunday, October 19.

What Time Does Task Episode 7 Come Out?

Task Episode 7 “A Still Small Voice” will be on HBO and HBO MAX at 9 PM ET tonight, October 19.

How Many Episodes are in Task? Will There Be a Task Season 2?

There are seven episodes in Task, which was originally envisioned as a limited series.

However, when DECIDER chatted with series creator Brad Ingelsby, he teased: “I’d love to do another season of Task if there’s an appetite for it. As long as people want to watch these stories, then I’ll continue to write them.”

Task Episode Guide: When Do New Episodes of Task Premiere?

Worried you might miss a single episode of Task? Here’s your guide to when each and every episode of Task comes out on HBO and HBO Max:

• Episode 1 “Crossings”: Sunday, September 7
• Episode 2 “Family Statements”: Sunday, September 14
• Episode 3 “Nobody’s Stronger Than Forgiveness”: Sunday, September 21
• Episode 4 “All Roads”: Sunday, September 27
• Episode 5 “Vagrants”: Sunday, October 5
• Episode 6 “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river”: Sunday, October 12
• Episode 7 “A Still Small Voice”: Sunday, October 19

How to Watch Task:

Task is an HBO original series, which means you will need either HBO or HBO MAX to watch it.

Don’t already have HBO MAX? HBO MAX is currently available monthly ad-free for as little as 16.99/month or for $9.99/month with ads. An ultimate ad-free subscription goes for $20.99/month and includes up to 100 downloads on the go.

Trying to get the best deal possible? You can get two months of HBO MAX free if you decide to commit to an annual subscription. Ad-free annual bundles go for $169.99/year or $209.99/year for the ultimate tier. A year’s worth of HBO MAX with ads goes for $99.99/year.

You can also bundle HBO MAX with your existing Hulu and Disney+ subscription for an addition $16.99/month with ads or $29.99/month ad-free.

Task Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the HBO Show Task?

The cast of Task includes actors you might know from I Know This Much is True, CODA, Wednesday, The Woman King, House of the Dragon, The Great, and more. Here’s your guide to the (currently surviving) cast of Task:

• Mark Ruffalo as Tom Brandis
• Emilia Jones as Maeve Prendergrast
• Jamie McShane as Perry Dorazo
• Sam Keeley as Jayson Wilkes
• Thuso Mbedu as Aleah Clinton
• Fabien Frankel as Anthony Grasso
• Silvia Dionicio as Emily Brandis
• Phoebe Fox as Sara Brandis
• Martha Plimpton as Kathleen McGinty