Taboo 

Adventurer James Keziah Delaney returns to London during the War of 1812 to rebuild his late father's shipping empire. However, both the government and his biggest competitor want his inheritance at any cost - even murder.

Creators:

Chips Hardy, Tom Hardy, Steven Knight

Stars:

Tom Hardy, David Hayman, Jonathan Pryce

Top Rated TV #221 | Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 8 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tom Hardy	...	James Keziah Delaney 10 episodes, 2017-2019
David Hayman	...	Brace 8 episodes, 2017
Jonathan Pryce	...	Sir Stuart Strange 8 episodes, 2017
Oona Chaplin	...	Zilpha Geary 8 episodes, 2017
Richard Dixon	...	Pettifer 8 episodes, 2017
Leo Bill	...	Wilton 8 episodes, 2017
Edward Hogg	...	Godfrey 8 episodes, 2017
Ruby-May Martinwood	...	Winter 7 episodes, 2017
Jessie Buckley	...	Lorna Bow 7 episodes, 2017
Stephen Graham	...	Atticus 7 episodes, 2017
Franka Potente	...	Helga 7 episodes, 2017
James Greaves	...	Strange's Clerk 7 episodes, 2017
Michael Kelly	...	Dumbarton 7 episodes, 2017
Louis Ashbourne Serkis	...	Robert 6 episodes, 2017
Jefferson Hall	...	Thorne Geary 6 episodes, 2017
Jason Watkins	...	Solomon Coop 6 episodes, 2017
Danny Ligairi	...	Martinez 6 episodes, 2017
Scroobius Pip	...	French Bill 6 episodes, 2017
Tallulah Haddon	...	Pearl 6 episodes, 2017
Tom Hollander	...	Cholmondeley 5 episodes, 2017
Nicholas Woodeson	...	Robert Thoyt / ... 5 episodes, 2017
Mark Gatiss	...	Prince Regent 5 episodes, 2017

Storyline

James Keziah Delaney returns to 1814 London after 10 years in Africa to discover that he has been left a mysterious legacy by his father. Driven to wage war on those who have wronged him, Delaney finds himself in a face-off against the East India Company, whilst playing a dangerous game between two warring nations, Britain and America.

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Plot Keywords:

east india company | regency era | year 1814 | georgian era | 19th century | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

FX Networks Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 January 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Taboo

Filming Locations:

West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hardy, Son & Baker, Scott Free Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Reference to the United States as the "free fifteen" is anachronistic. The show is set in 1812-13; already by 1803 there were 17 states (the original 13, plus Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio)

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Connections

Referenced in WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Anticipated New TV Shows of 2016 (2016)

User Reviews

Outstanding thus far - wait for next installment impatiently

Not much on television worth watching nowadays so it is a very pleasant surprise when a series of this caliber comes along. The depiction of 1800s Great Britain in all it's steamy vulgarity and corruption is intriguing and mesmerizing. Ridley Scott and Tom Hardy are at their outstanding best. The production quality and scenery is first rate. The acting throughout is of a rare quality in today's market. Tom Hardy does not disappoint in his character portrayal as the lead character. Mystery, treachery, intrigue and darkness are present in abundance in the first three episodes I have watched thus far. The reach of the East India company with its unscrupulous pursuit of power and wealth by any means has me drawn in. I cannot wait for the next episode! At a time when the majority of television series seem to be filled with political propaganda disguised as entertainment this series stands out. Nothing pc to see here. Excellent!!