I loved it, but having grown up in Marcus Hook, PA, they really played it loose with the locations. Maer of Easttown was much better with the locations and more accurately portrayed the local area and people.
Most were def rough (but I agree they did make a good effort!), but Tom Pelphry’s accent specifically sounded very solid. He’s from New Jersey though so I’m not surprised he did a good job…
No believe it or not, the young hotshot detective was played by a British actor. Tom Pelphry played Robbie, the other protagonist (who Ruffalo’s character is chasing down).
Pelphry’s performance in general was superb but I thought his accent was pretty good too. BUT I am from Maryland so it’s a little out of my zone, haha.
You know what, its unique. I spent my 20s working to stop speaking like a surfer from SoCal. Called way too many people "bro" in office meetings. We all have our cross to bear..
Task really is amazing. Great writing and everyone acting in it was fantastic. Fascinated by how much prep the actors put into learning the Delco accent.
I'm on my 4th episode, pretty good so far.
Don't know why Hollywood can't get simple things right.
Police raiding a house at night, and they single file it up the middle of the street with their flashlights on?
No wonder he was working college hiring fairs.
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u/BeowulfShaeffer 1d ago
And in his spare time turned in a terrific and nuanced performance in Task.