Reel Review Mom

But as of right now I’m not sure OR sold on it other than the hot guys…

The new HBO Max series Task just premiered, and of course, I had to check it out right away. I sat down for the first episode, ready to be swept up in a brand-new world of mystery, drama, or whatever clever curveball HBO Max had in store. And while I can say this show definitely has promise, I walked away with mixed feelings.

The opening episode introduces the premise well enough, and the two main characters are instantly the kind of people you want to keep watching. To be really honest they’re hot guys. Their chemistry is undeniable, and I can already tell they’re the real heart of this series. They alone make me want to stick around and see where this is going…. Sorry, not trying to be a perv, lol.

That said, the pacing of episode one didn’t completely hook me. It set the stage, but didn’t quite deliver that gut-punch moment I was waiting for. Honestly, I wish HBO Max had dropped a second episode right alongside the premiere, because sometimes a new series needs a bit more room to breathe before it finds its footing….

Still, I’m not writing this one off. In fact, I’m committed to giving Task another shot, because shows like this often take a couple of episodes before they click into place. And with leads this strong, I’d be surprised if the story doesn’t start to shine once it gains momentum.

So yes, Task might not have grabbed me immediately—but I’m intrigued enough to keep watching.

And for those saying that the show was a hit, ‘and oh my God, it’s fantastic’… THAT’S JUST HYPE. So, don’t believe it until you’ve watched at least more than one episode because right now I’m not sold and you should not be either. But, boy would I love to be proven wrong, because I am so tired of these streaming networks taking my money and not delivering any good quality content.