Taboo (2017, BBC/Netflix) is a brooding, atmospheric triumph that sinks its claws deep and doesn’t let go. Set in 1814 London, Tom Hardy’s James Delaney storms back from Africa—presumed dead—to claim his late father’s embattled shipping empire.  Haunted by a shadowy past and armed with dangerous secrets, he tangles with corporate greed, family betrayal, and eerie supernatural threads. Hardy, who co-created the series with Steven Knight and Chips Hardy, delivers a magnetic, snarling performance that’s equal parts menace and mystery.

The stellar cast—Oona Chaplin’s tormented Zilpha, Jonathan Pryce’s ruthless Sir Stuart, and Jessie Buckley’s fierce Lorna—fuels the eight-episode run with electric tension. Blending gritty historical drama, political intrigue, and a whisper of mysticism, Taboo feels like Peaky Blinders dipped in gothic tar. Its moody visuals, smoky docks, and haunting score create a world that’s as captivating as it is unsettling. Perfect for fans of dark, character-driven tales, this is must-watch TV that lingers like a fever dream. Stream it now on Netflix and get hooked!

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