The New York Times

‘Taskmaster’ Is a Mischievous, Unpredictable British Panel Show

The American comedian Jason Mantzoukas is a contestant this season, and his gleeful maniac persona fits perfectly. By Margaret Lyons “Taskmaster” has long been one of my favorite shows, and among my ...
USA Today

'Taskmaster' is a perfect summer show (and the funniest thing in decades)

I'd heard of Taskmaster before 2025. But it took Jason Mantzoukas to get me to watch beyond some random YouTube and social media clips. Taskmaster is a British show officially in its 19th series, ...

Taskmaster creator lets slip concept was 'nicked' from huge nineties show

Taskmaster creator Alex Horne let slip the Channel 4 show's surprising origins during his appearance on BBC's The Wheel.
The Atlantic

The Oddball British Comedy Show I Thought I’d Hate (And Learned to Love)

For ages, various friends of mine recommended that I check out Taskmaster, a British comedy game show in which a group of five comedians earn points by completing a series of silly challenges. The ...