The official replacement forMare of Easttown, made by the same creator, is coming to HBO in just under a month. Over the decades, HBO has put out some fantastic TV shows, butMare of Easttownisone of HBO’s best shows of all time. The show holds an impressive 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and an 81/100 onMetacritic.
The mystery show is led by powerhouse actress Kate Winslet, who gave such a fantastic performance that she won a 2022 Emmy and a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series. The show was also nominated for Best Limited Series at numerous award shows.
Even though theending of Mare of Easttownprovides a good resolution for Marianne “Mare” Sheehan, fans have been eager for a second season. While Mare of Easttown season 2 isn’t going to happen, as of right now, the perfect replacement will come to HBO very soon.
Mare Of Easttown’s Creator Has A New Show Titled Task Releasing On HBO In September
Task Will Come Out July 22, 2025 On HBO Max
When speaking toTV Line, Mare of Easttown’s creator, Brad Ingelsby, revealed that he considered making a second season of the hit show. However, he opted to switch his focus instead towards a new show because he didn’t have an idea that could live up to the emotional toll Mare went through in the first season.
His latest show,Task, will release on HBO in September, and it’s guaranteed to captivate fans of his previous work. Theupcoming show starring Mark Ruffalofollows an FBI agent named Tom, based out of Philadelphia, who leads a task force created to stop a string of violent robberies by an unassuming father named Robbie.
Why Task Will Be The Perfect Mare Of Easttown Replacement
Mare Of Easttown & Task Have Similar Premises & Settings
Mare of Easttown will share many similarities with Task, which will make the upcoming show perfect for fans of the former. Both series center on a detective working to stop a criminal. Mare works with the police while Tom is a part of the FBI. Like Mare of Easttown, Task will also delve into the emotional state of the main character.
The two series star an A-list actor who is more than capable of carrying a show. Kate Winslet and Mark Ruffalo have both proven themselves to be impressive actors who can thrive in most genres. Based on the description, it seems like Task will include elements ofmystery like Mare of Easttown, but also feature more action.
The HBO original Mare of Easttown and the upcoming show also take place in a Pennsylvania town. This influences the culture that the characters are involved in. Impressively, rather than filming in another location, Task filmed on-site in Philadelphia.Mare of Easttowntook the same approach.
