Taboo

... was created by Tom Hardy and his father, Edward 'Chips' Hardy, along with producer and director Steven Knight. It's based on a story written by Tom and Chips Hardy.

The series is set in 1814. It begins with James Delaney (Tom Hardy) returning to England after twelve years in Africa with fourteen stolen diamonds, following the death of his father and as the war with the United States is nearing its end.

Two more series are planned. The first series, and Hardy's performance, have received generally favourable reviews.

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