“He knows things. Dangerous things.”

Genre: Historical Drama | Mystery | Thriller
Creator: Steven Knight
Main Cast:

• Tom Hardy as James Keziah Delaney

• Jessie Buckley as Lorna Delaney

• Stephen Graham as Atticus

• Mark Gatiss as The Prince Regent

• Edward Hogg as Michael Godfrey

🕯️ Plot Overview

After years of anticipation, Taboo Season 2 marks the return of the enigmatic and unbreakable James Delaney, who continues his dangerous journey into the heart of 19th-century political darkness. The story resumes in the wake of his transatlantic escape to America, where Delaney seeks to expand the shadowy league he founded — the League of the Damned — while confronting new enemies, powerful allies, and even more disturbing truths about his past.

As war brews between empires and secret societies jostle for power, Delaney finds himself entangled in a web of espionage, betrayal, and revenge. Haunted by visions, fueled by secrets, and driven by a dark sense of justice, he must navigate the bloodstained corridors of early global politics — from London to the American colonies.

⚓ What to Expect

• Tom Hardy at his brooding best, delivering another magnetic, feral performance

• Dark rituals, maritime espionage, and underground dealings steeped in historical grit

• An expanded world, with new players on both sides of the Atlantic

• Cinematic visuals, eerie atmosphere, and dialogue as sharp as flint

• Themes of identity, colonialism, and ancestral vengeance pushed even further

📜 Taglines

“America is not freedom. It’s just a new kind of war.”
“The devils you know are nothing compared to those still waiting.”
“Delaney returns. And this time, he brought his war with him.”

🩸 Verdict

Taboo Season 2 dives deeper into the twisted legacy of James Delaney, unearthing more mystery, power, and madness in a world where trust is poison and power is paid for in blood. With Hardy’s commanding presence and Steven Knight’s bold storytelling, the series returns darker, sharper, and more dangerous than ever.

Brace yourself for secrets that should never be known… and a man who knows them all.