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Taskmaster | |
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Genre | Comedy, panel game |
Based on | Taskmaster by Alex Horne |
Presented by | Reggie Watts |
Starring | Alex Horne (umpire) |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
Production | |
Running time | 30 minutes (including advertisements) |
Original release | |
Network | Comedy Central |
Release | April 27 May 18, 2018 | –
Related | |
Taskmaster (British TV series) | |
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Taskmaster is an American comedy panel game show which aired for one season in 2018. The series was adapted from the original British version of the same name.
The series stars comedian and actor Reggie Watts in the title role of the Taskmaster. The Taskmaster issues simple comedic and bizarre tasks to a panel of five celebrities contestants who attempt to complete the tasks and earn points. The tasks are administered by British comedian Alex Horne in the role of the Taskmaster's assistant. Horne created the original format of Taskmaster, and reprises his assistant role from the British series.