The tense cat-and-mouse game in HBO’s gripping crime drama Task is set to reach its boiling point. The upcoming sixth episode, titled “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river,” picks up immediately after the shocking cliffhanger that left FBI Agent Tom Brandis and robber Robbie Prendergrast in a deadly standoff.
This major episode, scheduled to release on Sunday, October 12, 2025, promises to deliver the direct confrontation viewers have been anticipating since the series began. The episode will explore the complex moral gray areas between right and wrong as these two family men, played by Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, finally collide.
When and Where to Watch Task Episode 6
The release schedule for the new episode is consistent with the show’s weekly pattern. Fans can watch Task Episode 6 on HBO and stream it on HBO Max starting at 9:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
For viewers in different time zones, the episode will be available at the corresponding local time, including 6:00 PM Pacific Time on the same day. International audiences can expect the episode to drop on streaming platforms in the early hours of Monday, October 13, depending on their region.
As a seven-episode limited series from Brad Ingelsby, the creator of Mare of Easttown, Task has built a compelling narrative over its first five episodes. The series finale, “A Still Small Voice,” is scheduled to air one week later on October 19, 2025.
The Story So Far: How Episode 5 Set the Stage
The fifth episode, “Vagrants,” ended with one of the series’ most intense moments, directly setting the stage for the upcoming conflict. The episode revealed Robbie as the mastermind behind the robberies to both the Dark Hearts gang and Tom’s task force.
In a tense sequence, Tom visited the home of Robbie’s niece, Maeve, intending to ask questions but instead came face-to-face with Robbie himself. After Tom attempted to lie about his identity, Robbie took him hostage and forced him to drive to a remote forest location.
The episode concluded with both men pointing guns at each other in a secluded cabin, leaving their fates hanging in the balance. This direct physical collision between the law and the criminal was a moment the series had been building toward for weeks.
What to Expect in Episode 6
The upcoming episode is poised to focus heavily on the strained relationship between Tom Brandis and his family, providing deeper insight into his personal struggles. The central theme will challenge conventional notions of right and wrong, forcing viewers to consider the complex motivations driving both main characters.
The official promo for the episode hints at a dramatic shootout, confirming that the action will pick up right where the fifth episode ended. The confrontation between Tom and Robbie will define the episode’s narrative, as these two sides of the same coin finally engage in their long-awaited game of cat and mouse.
The title itself, “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river,” suggests a thematic exploration of morality beyond simple binary choices, reflecting the show’s nuanced approach to its characters’ motivations.
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