Episode 7 of Task: “A Still Small Voice” Recap

The final episode of the HBO crime series Task brings a series of shocking events, resulting in more deaths and a bittersweet conclusion. As the story unfolds, it seems there might still be hope for our surviving characters.

**Spoilers ahead for Task Episode 7 “A Still Small Voice,” streaming now on HBO MAX**

In this episode, we pick up after the previous week’s revelations that Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey) has taken Jason Wilkes (Sam Keeley) and Perry Drazo (Jamie McShane) captive. The bag of cash that lured them into the forest turned out to be filled with travel brochures instead. The actual money was given to Robbie’s niece, Maeve (Emilia Jones), by his last ally, Shelley (Mickey Sumner).

Maeve cleverly hides the cash in a chicken coop, but the Dark Hearts gang is watching her closely, as she’s the remaining adult ally left for Robbie. The episode builds towards a tense showdown between FBI agents Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) and Aleah Clinton (Tuso Mbedu) when Jason takes Maeve hostage.

Questions linger throughout: Who will die in the finale? Will anyone make it back home? And what about the future of Maeve and Robbie’s children? Why hasn’t Tom officially adopted Sam (Ben Doherty)? And can the corrupt Grasso (Fabian Frankel) find redemption?

Finale Deaths and Events

This climactic episode results in two significant deaths. First, there’s Jason Wilkes, who learns the truth about his friend Perry’s murderous past, ultimately killing him as an act of revenge. Sam Keeley, playing Jason, shared that filming the scene was difficult, given how close he had become to Jamie McShane, who portrayed Perry. “It was truly a challenge,” he said, reflecting on their camaraderie.

As Perry warns him about the gang’s retaliation for failed leadership, Jason manages to escape and heads to the Prendergrast mansion.

In the meantime, Grasso decides to confront the Dark Hearts after informing his corrupt handler, Michelle Dorsey (Rafael Spbarsge), of Maeve’s hidden money. Although he gets shot, he races to warn Maeve and the kids about the impending danger.

Just as Maeve is about to leave with the children, Jason shows up and demands the money from her. In the ensuing struggle, Tom, along with Aleah, rushes in to help. A dying Grasso alerts them of Jason’s presence, resulting in a chaotic climax. As the action unfolds, Maeve’s scream becomes a turning point, drawing the agents closer.

With Jason holding Maeve hostage, Tom and Aria approach as Grasso ultimately shoots Jason. The episode concludes with Jason and Perry dead, Grasso hospitalized, and Tom leaving the money for Maeve.

Maeve’s Journey: A New Beginning

As the episode wraps up, Maeve decides to leave Delco with her cousins, Harper (Kennedy Moyer) and Wyatt (Oliver Eisenson). It’s unclear where they’re headed, but there are hints about a possible relocation that reflects Robbie’s aspirations of moving the family to Canada. However, showrunner Brad Ingelsby suggests Maeve is diverging onto her own path; perhaps he envisions them settling somewhere like North Carolina.

“In my head, they’re heading to Wilmington or a similar place, building a brighter future for themselves,” he explained, while also noting that Maeve is now a stronger figure in the children’s lives.

Why Tom Doesn’t Adopt Sam

One emotional twist in the finale centers around Tom and his budding connection with Sam. However, despite their bond, Tom decides to allow the orphan boy to be adopted by another family, leaving viewers questioning this choice. Ingelsby responded to this by saying that the core of the show is about personal journeys, mentioning the importance of Tom learning to embrace his own son, Ethan (Andrew Russell), instead. The finale ends on more hopeful notes for Tom, implying he’s ready to face future challenges.

Future for Task

Originally designed as a limited series, there’s some openness for a possible second season. Ingelsby expressed his willingness to continue the story, stating his readiness to write as long as there’s audience interest. Meanwhile, Tuso Mbedu, who plays Aleah, is enthusiastic about returning to her role.