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The British historical drama series, Taboo, premiered on BBC One in 2017 and quickly gained a massive following worldwide. The show, created by Tom Brittney, is set in 1814 London and follows the story of James Delaney, a man who returns to England after 12 years abroad, seeking revenge and justice. The series stars Tom Hiddleston as James Delaney, a charismatic and cunning protagonist who navigates the dark underbelly of London's high society.

The narrative of begins with a stench. James Keziah Delaney (Tom Hardy) arrives in London not through a grand carriage, but by clinging to a rotting ship. Presumed dead in Africa fourteen years prior, he returns to attend the funeral of his father, Horace Delaney. taboo s1