Character Relationship Map: Task

Characters

• Tom Brandis (played by Mark Ruffalo) — protagonist
• Robbie Prendergrast (played by Tom Pelphrey) — protagonist
• Maeve Prendergrast (played by Emilia Jones) — supporting
• Anthony Grasso (played by Fabien Frankel) — supporting
• Aleah Clinton (played by Thuso Mbedu) — supporting
• Cliff Broward (played by Raúl Castillo) — supporting
• Perry 'Dizzy' Dorazo (played by Jamie McShane) — supporting
• Jayson Wilkes (played by Sam Keeley) — supporting
• Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Stover (played by Alison Oliver) — supporting
• Sara (played by Phoebe Fox) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Tom Brandis → Sara (Professional Contact) — FBI agent works with contact
• Robbie Prendergrast → Maeve Prendergrast (Family Connection) — Possible family relationship

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Tom Brandis → Jayson Wilkes (Alliance Team Member) — FBI agent collaborates with task force
• Tom Brandis → Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Stover (Alliance Team Member) — FBI agent collaborates with task force
• Tom Brandis → Perry 'Dizzy' Dorazo (Alliance Team Member) — FBI agent collaborates with task force
• Tom Brandis → Cliff Broward (Alliance Team Member) — FBI agent collaborates with task force
• Tom Brandis → Aleah Clinton (Alliance Team Member) — FBI agent collaborates with task force
• Tom Brandis → Anthony Grasso (Alliance Team Member) — FBI agent collaborates with task force
• Tom Brandis → Robbie Prendergrast (Alliance Team Leader) — FBI agent leads specialized task force

Story Analysis

The single-season narrative follows Tom Brandis as he returns to field work, leads a robbery investigation, confronts internal uncertainty, and reaches a consequential final confrontation.

Plot Progression

1. Season 1: Forced Return — Tom Brandis returns to field work after a family tragedy. He forms a new Task Force to investigate a string of robberies while facing pressure from an emotional court date.
2. Season 1: Competing Pressures — The robbery investigation expands as a potential buyer and a critical choice complicate the case. The personal and investigative pressures surrounding Tom Brandis continue to build.
3. Season 1: Hidden Truths — Tom Brandis and the Task Force engage with the Dark Hearts and question former coworkers for information. A raid produces a shocking revelation that changes the direction of the investigation.
4. Season 1: Fractured Trust — Tom Brandis begins to question the loyalty of his Task Force. An eyewitness provides a useful lead, but following the investigation takes Tom down a dangerous path.
5. Season 1: Woodland Showdown — The Task Force, the Dark Hearts, and Robbie converge in the woods. The resulting showdown has far-reaching consequences and leaves the Task Force disbanded.
6. Season 1: Final Answers — After the showdown, former Task Force members continue seeking answers while the Dark Hearts attempt to cover their tracks. A shocking revelation leads to a final confrontation.