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Taboo

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Generally favorable reviews based on 32 Critic Reviews

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FX | TNN | Release Date: January 7, 2017

Summary: Set in 1800s, James Delaney (Tom Hardy) returns to London to build a shipping empire and avenge his father's death after spending 10 years in Africa in the miniseries created by Steven Knight with Hardy and his father, Chris Hardy.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Critic Reviews

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The Lincoln Journal Star

Jeff Korbelik

Jan 9, 2017

Season 1 Review: Taboo, like “Fargo” before it, is an original, highly imaginative series from FX. Here, the Hardys and Knight blend a tale of intrigue set against the supernatural. The drama is eerie, even haunting. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly

Darren Franich

Jan 9, 2017

Season 1 Review: Much of Taboo's fun derives from watching Hardy's charisma explode onto a small-screen costume drama. His Delaney is infused with bull-in-a-china-shop paranoia; he looks trapped, and the only way out is to chew all the gorgeous scenery. [13 Jan 2017, p.54] Read full review

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Boston Globe

Matthew Gilbert

Jan 5, 2017

Season 1 Review: I was fascinated by the first three episodes of Taboo. Some of the storytelling is muddled, which may well be intentional, and the hints of the supernatural are at times distracting. But still, if you like your historical fiction grim and your cobblestones dirt-caked, if you don’t mind looking into some of humanity’s bleaker facets, this one’s for you. Read full review

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CNN

Brian Lowry

Jan 10, 2017

Season 1 Review: FX dramas are invariably gritty, but the mood here seems organic to the story, in the way it did, say, on "Deadwood." Whether Taboo can rise to that level remains to be seen, but based on first impressions, Hardy's TV return is pretty hardy indeed. Read full review

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jan 9, 2017

Season 1 Review: Three episodes deep, there’s an appetite for more, but not a ravenous one. Taboo could develop into a whale of a tale once Delaney is fully seen in his earlier element. Read full review

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Colorado Springs Gazette

Terry Terrones

Jan 10, 2017

Season 1 Review: Taboo is a show with a lot of potential. An authentic-looking world with an intriguing lead character is sure to draw viewers in. But if it wants to maintain its audience, the series needs to do a better job of revealing itself. Read full review

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UPROXX Alan Sepinwall

Jan 6, 2017

Season 1 Review: Taboo is slow, dark (visually as well as tonally) and unrelentingly humorless. Any of those three qualities on its own would be fine, but put together in service of what’s ultimately a trashy, if pretentious, revenge story, it’s an utter slog, and the biggest creative misstep FX has made in a while. Read full review

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onetaste

Oct 17, 2019

This thing is a work of art, fascinating subject matter, great performances, script, sets, costume and photography, the reviewers have no clue

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wollam11

Aug 20, 2019

I was glued to my seat from one scene to the next, eager to see what new kind of off the rocker insanity the protagonist was going to spring on the next person who dared speak to him. All the craziness, originality, and charm you think of when you think of Tom Hardy the person packed intoI was glued to my seat from one scene to the next, eager to see what new kind of off the rocker insanity the protagonist was going to spring on the next person who dared speak to him. All the craziness, originality, and charm you think of when you think of Tom Hardy the person packed into every moment of this supernatural, utterly unique drama set during the War of 1812 on the Vancouver Sound.… Expand

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eded9999

Apr 10, 2022

Great production, the gritty and dark atmosphere is top-tier.
Interesting characters and good acting.
The game of power is good, but a bit overextended in my opinion.
Only real let down for me are some of the action scenes that look kind of bad, like too fake.

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Mustafeez99

Aug 9, 2021

The dark and rugged theme of the show keeps you enticed. This show is a constant thriller that is building towards one particular event which blossoms at the end of the season. The character development of the protagonist must also be applauded, even though the protagonist is seeminglyThe dark and rugged theme of the show keeps you enticed. This show is a constant thriller that is building towards one particular event which blossoms at the end of the season. The character development of the protagonist must also be applauded, even though the protagonist is seemingly barbaric and does things which are inhuman, the storyline still gets you cheering for him. The show takes place in early 19th London when USA had recently gained independence from the British empire. The protagonist of the show James Delaney returns from Africa, events leading to his return have toughened our protagonist. His above average strategy makes him difficult of his opponents, the East India Company plans to exploit him but with the help of the Americans and some other townies James Delaney hopes to achieve an agenda of his own. History folks may object to the portrayal of King George (The Third) since cinema has traditionally depicted him as a 'mad king' but credible and unbiased analysis of the history would change ones opinion.… Expand

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Series Overview
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  Air Date: January 7, 2017