Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: TVNZ 2
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.9/10
Taskmaster NZ
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
Written By
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
Season 4
10 Episodes • Aired 2023-08-14
Five comedians, Dai Henwood, Melanie Bracewell, Ray O'Leary, Sieni Leo'o Olo and Karen O'Leary, compete for a golden statue of Jeremy Wells' head.
Season 5
10 Episodes • Aired 2024-08-06
No season overview provided for this season.