The task takes place in Pennsylvania, specifically in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The setting is mainly in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, which is part of the "Outside Philly" area, a suburban region surrounding Philadelphia. This location is crucial to the story and atmosphere of the series "Task," where much of the plot unfolds. The show also features settings in various towns within the Philadelphia region like Marcus Hook, Media, Ridley, South Philly, Mont Clare, and others within Delaware and Chester counties. The story involves local landmarks and regional culture from this Philadelphia suburban area, deeply grounding the narrative in this part of Pennsylvania.