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Taboo

  • TV Series
  • 2017– 2017–
  • 1212
  • 59m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
123K
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POPULARITY
443
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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.
Play trailer1:31
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DramaMysteryThriller

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
8.4/10
123K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
443
35
  • 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
    • 243User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 9 wins & 18 nominations total

    Episodes16

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    1 Season
    2017

    Videos14

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:31
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:25
    Official Trailer
    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

    Photos176

    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)
    Tom Hardy in Taboo (2017)
    Michael Kelly in Taboo (2017)
    Jonathan Pryce and Lucian Msamati in Taboo (2017)
    Tom Hollander in Taboo (2017)

    Top cast

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    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • James Keziah Delaneyas James Keziah Delaney
    9 episodes9 eps • 2017
    David Hayman
    David Hayman
    • Braceas Brace
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Sir Stuart Strangeas Sir Stuart Strange
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Oona Chaplin
    Oona Chaplin
    • Zilpha Gearyas Zilpha Geary
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Richard Dixon
    Richard Dixon
    • Pettiferas Pettifer
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Leo Bill
    Leo Bill
    • Wiltonas Wilton
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Edward Hogg
    Edward Hogg
    • Godfreyas Godfrey
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Ruby-May Martinwood
    • Winteras Winter
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Jessie Buckley
    Jessie Buckley
    • Lorna Bowas Lorna Bow
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Atticusas Atticus
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Franka Potente
    Franka Potente
    • Helgaas Helga
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    James Greaves
    • Strange's Clerkas Strange's Clerk
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Dumbartonas Dumbarton
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017
    Louis Ashbourne Serkis
    Louis Ashbourne Serkis
    • Robertas Robert
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    Jefferson Hall
    Jefferson Hall
    • Thorne Gearyas Thorne Geary
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    Jason Watkins
    Jason Watkins
    • Solomon Coopas Solomon Coop
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    Scroobius Pip
    Scroobius Pip
    • French Billas French Bill
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    Danny Ligairi
    Danny Ligairi
    • Martinezas Martinez
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    • Creators
      • Steven Knight(showrunner)
      • Chips Hardy
      • Tom Hardy
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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.
    east india companyregency erayear 1814englandunited kingdom60 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 12
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This project was created by Tom Hardy and his father, Chips Hardy.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Smart Shows that No One is Watching (2018)

    User reviews243

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Bring it BACK
    Its so original that we need the second season ASAP PLZZZZ
    helpful•41
    5
    • bdewiyah
    • Jul 8, 2019

    FAQ1

    • When is the Season 2 of Taboo being released?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 2017 (Netherlands)
    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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