Taboo (2017)
Taboo (2017) is a dark, brooding period drama that pulls viewers into the shadowy underworld of early 19th-century London. Created by Steven Knight and starring Tom Hardy, the series stands apart with its grim atmosphere, slow-burn storytelling, and unsettling intensity.
Hardy delivers a commanding performance as James Delaney — a man long presumed dead who returns from Africa carrying secrets, scars, and a dangerous ambition . His presence alone drives the series, blending menace, mystery, and raw emotion. Delaney is neither hero nor villain, but something far more compelling: a force of chaos in a corrupt world.
The show excels in mood and texture. Mud-soaked streets, flickering candlelight, and whispered conspiracies create a suffocating sense of unease . Themes of power, colonial greed, and personal revenge are woven tightly into the narrative, giving Taboo a depth that rewards patient viewers.
While its pacing is deliberate, the tension never truly fades. Every alliance feels temporary, every smile hides a threat. Taboo is not an easy watch — but it is a mesmerizing one. Dark, ambitious, and unapologetically strange, the series leaves a lasting impression long after the final episode fades to black.
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