Taboo: Season 1
2017 · 8 episodes · ★ 8.3
Series 1
What Season 1 of Taboo
1814: James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa and is encircled by conspiracy, murder and betrayal.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Episode 1
James Delaney returns to 1814 London after 10 years in Africa to claim a mysterious legacy left to him by his father.
Directing: Kristoffer Nyholm · Writing: Steven Knight · Starring: Franka Potente, Edward Fox, Martin Wimbush, Larrington Walker
1x02 Episode 2
As James Delaney assembles his league of the damned, an unexpected arrival threatens to disrupt his plans.
Directing: Kristoffer Nyholm · Writing: Steven Knight · Starring: Franka Potente, Philip Philmar, Jason Watkins, Daniel Tuite
1x03 Episode 3
James Delaney decides to take radical action in order to safeguard himself from those intent on his demise.
Directing: Kristoffer Nyholm · Writing: Steven Knight · Starring: Lewin Lloyd, Edward Fox, Jason Watkins, Mark Gatiss
1x04 Episode 4
Blacklisted, James Delaney sets out to protect his business by any means necessary.
Directing: Kristoffer Nyholm · Writing: Steven Knight · Starring: Edward Fox, Tallulah Haddon, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Jason Watkins
1x05 Episode 5
James Delaney is blackmailed into a dangerous mission, whilst animosity between the Crown and Company escalates to a new level.
Directing: Anders Engström · Writing: Steven Knight, Ben Hervey · Starring: Lewin Lloyd, Tallulah Haddon, Christopher Fairbank, Louis Ashbourne Serkis
1x06 Episode 6
The East India Company declares war on James Delaney, whilst a family revelation drives him into dark and haunted places.
Directing: Anders Engström · Writing: Steven Knight, Chips Hardy · Starring: Larrington Walker, Tallulah Haddon, Christopher Fairbank, Louis Ashbourne Serkis
1x07 Episode 7
A devastating betrayal puts James Delaney’s freedom in jeopardy, handing his enemies the opportunity they've been longing for.
Directing: Anders Engström · Writing: Steven Knight · Starring: Lewin Lloyd, Edward Fox, Tallulah Haddon, Louis Ashbourne Serkis
1x08 Episode 8 Season Finale
As James Delaney conspires to escape, an enraged Prince Regent unleashes one final plan to destroy him.
Directing: Anders Engström · Writing: Steven Knight · Starring: Lewin Lloyd, Tallulah Haddon, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Jason Watkins
Season 1 Cast
Richard DixonPettifer8 episodes
Leo BillWilton8 episodes
Edward HoggMichael 'Godders' Godfrey8 episodes
Tallulah HaddonPearl6 episodes
Louis Ashbourne SerkisRobert6 episodes
Jason WatkinsSolomon Coop6 episodes
Ruby-May MartinwoodWinter6 episodes
Scroobius PipFrench Bill6 episodes
Danny LigairiMartinez6 episodes
Nicholas WoodesonRobert Thoyt5 episodes
Tom HollanderCholmondeley5 episodes
Lewin LloydTemple4 episodes
Fiona SkinnerBrighton4 episodes
Lucian MsamatiGeorge Chichester4 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Taboo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Taboo Season 1?
Taboo Season 1 has 8 episodes.
When Did Taboo Season 1 Premiere?
Released January 7, 2017.
Where to Watch Taboo Season 1
In Spain, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x08, "Episode 8", with a 8.8.