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Taboo (2017)

Drama Mystery
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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.

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Tom Hardy , Steven Knight , Chips Hardy ,

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Taboo is a dark and gritty historical drama set in early 19th-century London, following the mysterious and brooding James Delaney, played by Tom Hardy. After being presumed dead for years, Delaney returns to England from Africa to inherit his father’s shipping empire, only to find himself entangled in a dangerous web of conspiracy, corruption, and betrayal. His inheritance includes a crucial piece of land that various powerful forces, including the British Crown and the East India Company, are determined to take control of. As Delaney battles these formidable enemies, he uses his cunning and ruthlessness to navigate a world of political intrigue, family secrets, and supernatural elements. The series, known for its atmospheric tension, brutal realism, and Hardy’s intense performance, paints a grim portrait of early 19th-century society while delving into themes of revenge, power, and survival. With its dark tone and intricate plotting, Taboo keeps viewers captivated with a sense of foreboding and intrigue.

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Season 1
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Taboo Casts

Tom Hardy Tom Hardy as James Keziah Delaney
David Hayman David Hayman as Brace
Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce as Stuart Strange
Oona Chaplin Oona Chaplin as Zilpha Geary
Richard Dixon Richard Dixon as Pettifer
Leo Bill Leo Bill as Wilton

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Keywords

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