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Taboo

  • TV Series
  • 2017– 2017–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 59m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
135K
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POPULARITY
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Tom Hardy in Taboo (2017)
A new eight-part drama series executive produced by Tom Hardy alongside Ridley Scott and the show's creator Steven Knight.
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  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
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 inheri... Read allAdventurer 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.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.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
135K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
360
14
  • Creators
    • Steven Knight(showrunner)
    • Chips Hardy
    • Tom Hardy
  • Stars
    • Tom Hardy
    • David Hayman
    • Jonathan Pryce
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Steven Knight(showrunner)
    • Chips Hardy
    • Tom Hardy
  • Stars
    • Tom Hardy
    • David Hayman
    • Jonathan Pryce
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 281User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 9 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Taboo: Episode 6
    Trailer 0:31
    Taboo: Episode 6
    Taboo: Episode 8
    Trailer 0:31
    Taboo: Episode 8
    Taboo: Episode 5
    Trailer 0:31
    Taboo: Episode 5
    Taboo: Episode 4
    Trailer 0:31
    Taboo: Episode 4
    Taboo: Episode 7
    Trailer 0:31
    Taboo: Episode 7
    Taboo
    Trailer 1:01
    Taboo
    Taboo: Episode 3
    Trailer 0:31
    Taboo: Episode 3
    Taboo: Season 1
    Trailer 1:17
    Taboo: Season 1
    Taboo: Episode 2
    Trailer 0:31
    Taboo: Episode 2
    Taboo: Episode 1
    Trailer 0:58
    Taboo: Episode 1

    Photos179

    Jessie Buckley in Taboo (2017)
    Tom Hardy in Taboo (2017)
    Tom Hardy in Taboo (2017)
    Richard Dixon and Leo Bill in Taboo (2017)
    Jonathan Pryce in Taboo (2017)
    Edward Hogg in Taboo (2017)
    Michael Kelly in Taboo (2017)
    Tom Hardy in Taboo (2017)
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    Michael Kelly in Taboo (2017)
    Jonathan Pryce and Lucian Msamati in Taboo (2017)
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    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • James Keziah Delaney
    9 episodes9 eps • 2017
    David Hayman
    David Hayman
    • Brace
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Sir Stuart Strange
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Oona Chaplin
    Oona Chaplin
    • Zilpha Geary
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Richard Dixon
    Richard Dixon
    • Pettifer
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Leo Bill
    Leo Bill
    • Wilton
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Edward Hogg
    Edward Hogg
    • Godfrey
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Ruby-May Martinwood
    • Winter
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Jessie Buckley
    Jessie Buckley
    • Lorna Bow
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Atticus
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Franka Potente
    Franka Potente
    • Helga
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    James Greaves
    • Strange's Clerk
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Dumbarton
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Louis Ashbourne Serkis
    Louis Ashbourne Serkis
    • Robert
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    Jefferson Hall
    Jefferson Hall
    • Thorne Geary
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    Jason Watkins
    Jason Watkins
    • Solomon Coop
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    Scroobius Pip
    Scroobius Pip
    • French Bill
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    Danny Ligairi
    Danny Ligairi
    • Martinez
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    • Creators
      • Steven Knight(showrunner)
      • Chips Hardy
      • Tom Hardy
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    • Trivia
      The language being spoken by Tom Hardy is Twi. It originates from the West African country of Ghana and a dialect of the Akan people. Twi is still widely spoken and arguably the most spoken native language in Ghana.
    • Goofs
      When talking to the doctor, Delaney mentions wanting to contact President Jefferson. As the series is set in 1814, James Madison would have been President.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Smart Shows that No One is Watching (2018)

    User reviews281

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    Top review
    8/10
    A beautiful slow burn
    As my title has indicated, Tom Hardy's "Taboo" is a beautiful slow burn, as the story builds through each episode I was hooked on how Hardy's character would react to certain situations and was never left disappointed, without spoiling the story itself there are some wonderfully tense and sad moment's throughout. The cast were amazing throughout the whole show, the story so gripping, the sets were down right amazing and overall production couldn't have been better! I can't wait for a second season to see what will happen next.
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    • May 11, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • FX Networks
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • taboo
    • Filming locations
      • West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hardy, Son & Baker
      • Scott Free Productions
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    • Runtime
      59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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