After years of anticipation, Taboo – Season 2 (2025) brings back Tom Hardy as the enigmatic James Keziah Delaney. Created by Steven Knight along with Tom Hardy and Chips Hardy, this historical drama thriller continues to explore the dark, brutal world of early 19th-century London and beyond

Plot Overview

Following the explosive events of Season 1, Delaney and his band of outcasts set sail for America, facing new enemies and confronting old secrets. As the fledgling United States struggles with political and economic growing pains, Delaney becomes entangled in dangerous alliances with intelligence networks, Native factions, and powerful trading companies

Haunted by visions, driven by vengeance, and armed with ruthless cunning, Delaney must navigate a deadly game of politics, espionage, and betrayal stretching from London’s underworld to America’s new frontiers

Key Characters

James Keziah Delaney (Tom Hardy) – A calculating, unpredictable anti-hero balancing vision, vengeance, and survival

Jessie Buckley – Adds depth and intrigue, continuing her storyline from Season 1

Oona Chaplin, David Hayman, Stephen Graham – Return to enrich the dark, complex world of Taboo

New cast additions TBA – Fans eagerly anticipate fresh faces and new dynamics

Themes and Style

Power and revenge – Delaney’s quest for dominance and justice fuels the narrative

Espionage and betrayal – Intricate plots, secret alliances, and shifting loyalties create tension

Historical authenticity – Meticulous attention to early 19th-century settings, costumes, and political landscape

Cinematography and storytelling blend gritty realism with cinematic flair, immersing viewers in the dangerous, morally gray world of Taboo