BBC Tele Series, produced by Scott Free London And Hardy Son and Baker, Taboo is a period drama created by Steven Knight, Tom Hardy and Chips Hardy. The series was written by Tom Hardy and Chips Hardy. The series was aired on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 7th January 2017 and FX aired it the United States on 10th January 2017. Soon in March 2017, the makers announced the second series.
Season 1 was an eight-part series and takes you to 1814 where James Delaney returns to England after 12 years from Africa to attend his father’s funeral. James who is believed dead returns with fourteen stolen diamonds. His father leaves him with nothing besides a small part of the land on the West coast of North America.
James must regain the land left by his father however that piece of land is the reason for dispute between the United State and The East India Company who are at war. He later learns that his father’s death is a part of a larger conspiracy. The story unfolds and showcases the dark side of England in the 19th Century as the war with the United States is about to end. It highlights the political and business exploitation, the build of gangs, the despair of the working class, rich gathering immense wealth through any possible mediums, etc.
The series gained momentum and received favourable reviews. A lot of appreciation came in for the visual presentation and graphics of the series. Viewers appreciated the storyline despite the story staring at a slow pace. The series may cast the same members from season 1 besides the ones who got killed towards the end of the series. This would mean Tom Hardy will be seen returning in his role as James Delaney. Besides him, we shall see Leo Bill as Benjamin, Jessie Buckley as Lorna, and Oona Chaplin as Zilpha.
Another cast that may get repeated includes Stephen Graham as Atticus, Jefferson Hall as Thorne, David Hayman as Brace, and Edward Hogg as Michael. News faces Franka Potente and Michael Kelly too might get roped in for the new season. The makers have not released any official dates regarding the release of season 2. However, with the way things are moving due to the global pandemic COVID 19, in all likelihood, the series getting premiered this year is very low. We expect the series to be released somewhere in 2021.
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