Taboo

Taboo (2017- )

RunningScripted showDrama, Thriller, Mystery

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

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 21:15 (55 min)

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'.

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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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