Taboo

James Keziah Delaney returns to 1812 London after years in Africa, presumed dead. He inherits a mysterious and dangerous legacy from his father, including a small but strategically vital parcel of land in North America, known as the Nootka Sound. Delaney finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the formidable East India Company and the Crown, who both desperately want control of his inheritance.

Taboo received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its dark, atmospheric tone, Tom Hardy's intense performance, and its period detail. Some criticism was directed at its slow pacing and occasionally convoluted plot, but overall, it was seen as a compelling and ambitious drama.

• Visually striking with a brooding atmosphere.

• Tom Hardy delivers a powerful and magnetic central performance.

• The narrative can be dense and sometimes challenging to follow.

Google audience: Audiences praised the show's dark and gritty atmosphere, Tom Hardy's compelling performance, and its ambitious historical setting. Some viewers found the plot intricate and the pacing deliberate, but many appreciated its unique tone and storytelling.

Tom Hardy developed the story concept for Taboo with his father, Edward Hardy, and film-maker Steven Knight.