Taboo

Taboo (2017- )

RunningScripted showDrama, Thriller, Mystery

1814: James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa and is encircled by conspiracy, murder and betrayal.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 21:15 (55 min)

Last Episode

Episode 8
Season 1Episode 860 min

Episode 8

It is the time of final reckoning. James Delaney confronts Sir Stuart Strange of the East India Company, with the cold hard truth. Revelations about those surrounding him are unearthed and met with deadly ramifications. Meanwhile, James conspires to escape, but as the cold enmity of the Prince Regent turns into a lethal fury, the Crown unleashes one final plan to destroy him. Time is running out, scores need to be settled, and tragic consequences to be borne.

Feb 25, 2017

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Episode 8Feb 25, 2017
S01E07Episode 7Feb 18, 2017
S01E06Episode 6Feb 11, 2017
S01E05Episode 5Feb 4, 2017
S01E04Episode 4Jan 28, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Taboo' premiere?

'Taboo' premiered on January 10, 2017.

Who created 'Taboo'?

'Taboo' was created by Steven Knight, Tom Hardy, and Chips Hardy.

What is the premise of 'Taboo'?

'Taboo' follows the story of James Delaney, who returns to London after being presumed dead for many years and becomes involved in a dangerous game of business and political intrigue.

What is the setting of 'Taboo'?

'Taboo' is set in London in 1814.

Who plays the lead role in 'Taboo'?

Tom Hardy plays the lead role of James Delaney in 'Taboo'.

What is the relationship between James Delaney and his father in 'Taboo'?

James Delaney has a complicated relationship with his father, who he believed abandoned him and his mother when he was a child.

Who does James Delaney try to outmaneuver in 'Taboo'?

James Delaney tries to outmaneuver the East India Company, who he believes are responsible for his father's death.

Who else is trying to get the land that James Delaney inherits in 'Taboo'?

The British government, the East India Company, and the American spies are all trying to get their hands on the land that James Delaney inherits in 'Taboo'.

Why does James Delaney use the name 'Taboo' in 'Taboo'?

James Delaney uses the name 'Taboo' to intimidate and disorient his enemies, as it represents his connection to the occult and the supernatural.

What is the significance of the tattoo on James Delaney's body in 'Taboo'?

The tattoo on James Delaney's body represents his time spent with native tribes in Africa, and is thought to give him special powers and abilities.

What is the relationship between James Delaney and his half-sister in 'Taboo'?

James Delaney and his half-sister have a complicated and taboo romantic relationship in 'Taboo'.

Cast

Franka Potente

Franka Potente

plays Helga von Hinten
Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

plays Dr. Edgar Dumbarton
Oona Chaplin

Oona Chaplin

plays Zilpha Geary
Jefferson Hall

Jefferson Hall

plays Lieutenant Thorne Geary
Lucian Msamati

Lucian Msamati

plays George Chichester
Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

plays Prince Regent
Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

plays Atticus
Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy

plays James Keziah Delaney
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Characters

Helga von Hinten

Helga von Hinten

played by Franka Potente
Dr. Edgar Dumbarton

Dr. Edgar Dumbarton

played by Michael Kelly
Zilpha Geary

Zilpha Geary

played by Oona Chaplin
Lieutenant Thorne Geary

Lieutenant Thorne Geary

played by Jefferson Hall
George Chichester

George Chichester

played by Lucian Msamati
Prince Regent

Prince Regent

played by Mark Gatiss
Atticus

Atticus

played by Stephen Graham
James Keziah Delaney

James Keziah Delaney

played by Tom Hardy
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Also known as

  • Tom Hardy's Taboo (United States)
  • Табу (Bulgaria)
  • Tabu (Hungary)
  • Tabu (Romania)
  • Табу (Russian Federation)

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