Mark Ruffalo has been nominated for a Critics Choice Super Award for his lead role in HBO’s crime drama “Task,” the Critics Choice Association announced on July 15, 2026. The nomination recognizes Ruffalo’s performance as FBI agent Tom Brandis in the series, created by Brad Ingelsby, the writer behind the acclaimed “Mare of Easttown.”
“Task” premiered on HBO and HBO Max in September 2025 as a seven-episode crime thriller set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia. The series follows Ruffalo’s character as he leads a task force investigating a string of violent drug-house robberies, with Tom Pelphrey co-starring alongside him. Critics have praised both lead performances for their depth and intensity.
Ruffalo’s nomination comes in the Best Actor in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie category at the 6th Annual Critics Choice Super Awards. The Critics Choice Super Awards honor excellence in genre entertainment, including action, superhero, science fiction, fantasy, and horror productions across both film and television.
The actor has a strong track record with major awards recognition. He won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in 2021 for his dual role in “I Know This Much Is True,” and has received multiple Emmy nominations throughout his career. This year, Ruffalo also earned a Golden Globe nomination in the Best Actor in a Television Series—Drama category for “Task.”
Reviews for “Task” have been uniformly strong since its debut. Rotten Tomatoes’ critics consensus noted that “Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey are superb in Task, a culturally-specific crime story that’s unrelentingly bleak but equally riveting.” NPR highlighted the intimate character moments woven throughout the crime narrative, while Variety called it a “riveting cat-and-mouse chase” that stands as a worthy follow-up to Ingelsby’s earlier HBO success.
The ceremony for the 6th Annual Critics Choice Super Awards is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with winners announced that evening. The awards recognize fan-favorite and critically acclaimed work in genre-driven entertainment, with this year’s film side led by “Superman,” which earned six nominations.
Sources
- Deadline — 2026 Critics Choice Super Awards nominations announcement and details
- Variety — Critics Choice Super Awards 2026 nominations and Task review
- Wikipedia — 6th Critics’ Choice Super Awards information
- Golden Globes — Mark Ruffalo’s award history and 2026 nomination
- Rotten Tomatoes — Task critical consensus and reviews
- NPR — Task series review and analysis
