TV series

Taboo

Name: Taboo
Released: 2017
Cast: Tom Hardy, David Hayman, Jonathan Pryce, Oona Chaplin, Richard Dixon

2017· 1 seasonTV-MA★ 7.9Ended

On BBC One — From Hardy Son & Baker · Scott Free Productions

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Synopsis

Adventurer James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa in 1814 along with fourteen stolen diamonds to seek vengeance after the death of his father.

Themes

london, england africa corruption blackmail british empire greed investigation revenge murder betrayal conspiracy incest overtones period drama witchcraft

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upJan 7, 2017 · 58 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
James Delaney returns to 1814 London after 10 years in Africa to claim a mysterious legacy left to him by his father.
Guest stars: Franka Potente (Helga), Edward Fox (Horace Delaney), Martin Wimbush (Funeral Caller), Larrington Walker (Street Beggar), Richard Syms (Priest), Peter Yapp (Old Man), Jo Cameron Brown (Old Lady), Paul Bigley (Delf)
E2 Episode 2Jan 14, 2017 · 60 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
As James Delaney assembles his league of the damned, an unexpected arrival threatens to disrupt his plans.
Guest stars: Franka Potente (Helga), Philip Philmar (Auctioneer), Jason Watkins (Solomon Coop), Daniel Tuite (Palace Servant), Mark Gatiss (Prince Regent), Ruby-May Martinwood (Winter), Sophie Ablett (Nurse), Michael Kelly (Dumbarton)
E3 Episode 3Jan 21, 2017 · 58 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
James Delaney decides to take radical action in order to safeguard himself from those intent on his demise.
Guest stars: Lewin Lloyd (Temple), Edward Fox (Horace Delaney), Jason Watkins (Solomon Coop), Mark Gatiss (Prince Regent), Michael Kelly (Dumbarton), Nicholas Woodeson (Robert Thoyt), Jefferson Hall (Thorne Geary), Scroobius Pip (French Bill)
E4 Episode 4Jan 28, 2017 · 59 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Blacklisted, James Delaney sets out to protect his business by any means necessary.
Guest stars: Edward Fox (Horace Delaney), Tallulah Haddon (Pearl), Louis Ashbourne Serkis (Robert), Jason Watkins (Solomon Coop), Ruby-May Martinwood (Winter), Michael Kelly (Dumbarton), Jefferson Hall (Thorne Geary), Scroobius Pip (French Bill)
E5 Episode 5Feb 4, 2017 · 60 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
James Delaney is blackmailed into a dangerous mission, whilst animosity between the Crown and Company escalates to a new level.
Guest stars: Lewin Lloyd (Temple), Tallulah Haddon (Pearl), Christopher Fairbank (Ibbotson), Louis Ashbourne Serkis (Robert), Jason Watkins (Solomon Coop), Daniel Tuite (Palace Servant), Mark Gatiss (Prince Regent), Ruby-May Martinwood (Winter)
E6 Episode 6Feb 11, 2017 · 60 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
The East India Company declares war on James Delaney, whilst a family revelation drives him into dark and haunted places.
Guest stars: Larrington Walker (Street Beggar), Tallulah Haddon (Pearl), Christopher Fairbank (Ibbotson), Louis Ashbourne Serkis (Robert), Ruby-May Martinwood (Winter), Michael Kelly (Dumbarton), Jefferson Hall (Thorne Geary), Scroobius Pip (French Bill)
E7 Episode 7Feb 18, 2017 · 60 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
A devastating betrayal puts James Delaney’s freedom in jeopardy, handing his enemies the opportunity they've been longing for.
Guest stars: Lewin Lloyd (Temple), Edward Fox (Horace Delaney), Tallulah Haddon (Pearl), Louis Ashbourne Serkis (Robert), Jason Watkins (Solomon Coop), Mark Gatiss (Prince Regent), Ruby-May Martinwood (Winter), Michael Kelly (Dumbarton)
E8 Episode 8Feb 25, 2017 · 59 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
As James Delaney conspires to escape, an enraged Prince Regent unleashes one final plan to destroy him.
Guest stars: Lewin Lloyd (Temple), Tallulah Haddon (Pearl), Louis Ashbourne Serkis (Robert), Jason Watkins (Solomon Coop), Mark Gatiss (Prince Regent), Michael Kelly (Dumbarton), Scroobius Pip (French Bill), Danny Ligairi (Martinez)