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Mark Ruffalo recently announced the return of his HBO series ‘Task’ for a second season. The actor revealed the news in a simple yet mysterious manner, which excited and made his followers guess the next twist in the story.
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Mark Ruffalo has just let out a big secret for all the TV lovers. The actor, who got an Oscar nomination, subtly communicated through social media with a shushing emoji and just three words: “Task, Season Two.” This was it. Just the entire post. No release date, no plot details, and no trailer, just a certitude that the HBO drama which conquered the viewers’ hearts is back. And to tell the truth? That was already too much for the people to keep quiet.
The plot of the show has been a matter of much speculation after the announcement since it came on the heels of a highly rated season one that satisfied and intrigued audiences to the highest possible degree. Mark Ruffalo is the lead character in the series which has been praised for its visually powerful storytelling and character complexities. The tiny drops of light poured from his short, mysterious post could only be referred to as a cup of teasers filled with eager thousands of likes and comments from fans who were not just ready to receive more but also raring to do so.
The public’s reactions were really wild as soon as the news got out. An overjoyed fan displayed the general mood of jubilation by exclaiming: “Yes, yes and YES!!!!! 🙌🏼” Another one hails Ruffalo as a “Legend” and declares “Task” to be the best among HBO’s shows this year, while a third one quickly agrees with him by saying “Best show this year.”
However, not all the reactions were of pure joy. The announcement also triggered serious questions about the potential future direction of the show. One thoughtful spectator asked the reportedly uneasy question: “How do you come up with something better than season 1? I thought the story had reached its end there.” This view was echoed by yet another who admitted: “I am happy for you and all the others involved! It will be tough to surpass Season 1 but increase my expectations for Season 2 to be really high.” So, the first season posed such a gigantic challenge and the fans are almost in the hope-Russo of the creative team still being able to pull it off again.
There was a general concern regarding the fate of one character in particular. Several comments expressed disappointment over the possible absence of the actor Tommy Pelphrey, who contributed greatly to the first season. “Can’t get enough of this show!! But it’s so sad that @tommypelphrey won’t be part of it,” one user articulated the viewers’ dilemma of becoming so attached to the cast. Another person was making a plot device proposal daily by asking, “I’m so glad they gave it a second season! Goodness, the writing and acting are so good! Kudos to HBO 👏 One question though, can we resurrect Tommy Pelphrey? (Perhaps a dream sequence)? 🤔” This then led to another discussion where one person even suggested a method of going into the past to explore a character’s backstory. “I would opt for a prequel there is plenty of material,” the individual justified while they were visualizing the writers pondering how to pull it off.
Not only local fans were expressing their disbelief and excitement over the news very vocally. A Brazilian follower was loud in his approval: “Série maravilhosa com nosso divo maravilhoso! ❤️🇧🇷” which translates to “Wonderful series with our wonderful divo! ❤️🇧🇷.” Another follower very simply said, “Ok.. I sea season 1 . Im Argentina 🇦🇷,” showing without any doubt that the series is very popular all over the world.
If this lavish attitude is anything to go by, the world audience’s optimism for the show was bigger than the very praiseworthy and entertaining group of comments that all the hopeful and the impatient ones could express. The question of when the release will take place was still the most obvious one on everybody’s lips. As one diehard fan’s post clearly stated the situation, “Let’s goooooo 🔥🔥🔥 but when????” The most important mystery left to solve is the one regarding the release date since this piece of information was missing from Ruffalo’s announcement.
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At the moment, we can only count on the confirmation. Mark Ruffalo is returning to HBO with “Task” Season Two. The actors, the writers, and the network have all done their parts perfectly by getting the viewers emotionally attached to the show. They are breathing revivals, mourning dead characters, and at the same time, setting the bar very high. The team is under quite a bit of pressure, but going by the audience’s reaction to this extremely short teaser, they are more than ready to let the show return. The curtain is rising on a new project, a crime thriller with Chris Hemsworth, and the network continues to innovate with content like Sarah Sherman’s HBO Max special. In other entertainment news, the upcoming Arco animated film has also been generating significant attention. Beyond acting, Ruffalo’s advocacy work remains prominent, including his efforts for a renewable energy revolution with Belinda Waymouth and his support for an Alzheimer’s documentary during National Family Caregivers Month.