Taskmaster NZ

TV SERIES 2020 6 SEASONS

Overview

Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?

This production, originally released in 2020, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.9 across its 6 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Comedy.
• Produced in New Zealand.
• Original Language: English.

Directed By

Andy Robinson, Tom Furniss

Written By

Paul Williams, Joseph Moore, Sam Smith

Starring Cast

Jeremy Wells

Self - Taskmaster

Paul Williams

Self - Taskmaster's Assistant

Alice Snedden

Self

Bree Tomasel

Self

Jack Ansett

Self

Jackie van Beek

Self

Pax Assadi

Self

Seasons

Season 1

10 Episodes • Aired 2020-10-21

Kiwi comedians Angella Dravid, Brynley Stent, Guy Williams, Leigh Hart and Madeleine Sami enter the series one arena as Taskmaster hits New Zealand for the first time

Season 2

10 Episodes • Aired 2021-07-07

Jeremy Wells and Paul Williams subject David Correos, Guy Montgomery, Laura Daniel, Matt Heath and Urzila Carlson to a fresh batch of torment

Season 3

10 Episodes • Aired 2022-07-06

Jeremy Wells and Paul Williams oversee proceedings as Chris Parker, Josh Thomson, Justine Smith, Kura Forrester and Paul Ego take on a fresh set of tasks designed to infuriate and irritate