‘Task’ Finale: Chasing Greatness

The Prestige TV Podcast

Oct 20, 2025•57 min

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Episode description

Bill, Jo, and Rob run from the feds to recap the finale of ‘Task.’

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Where does ‘Task’ land among the pantheon of HBO great shows?

(5:56) Mark Ruffalo’s performance

(11:07) Favorite scene of the episode

(14:31) What would ‘Task’ Season 2 look like?

(19:05) The extended shoot-out

(23:22) Nitpicks

(24:46) Final arcs

(46:36) Is this show better if we know the identity of the mole earlier?

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Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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