In 2025, the darkness returns—and it’s more dangerous than ever.

After years of anticipation, the shadowy world of Taboo finally reopens its gates. Tom Hardy reprises his unforgettable role as James Keziah Delaney, the enigmatic antihero whose journey through 19th-century London captured imaginations with its haunting atmosphere, unflinching violence, and cryptic mythology.

Co-created by Hardy, Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) and Chips Hardy, the second season plunges even deeper into the abyss. Set in 1814, at the heart of a morally decaying empire, Delaney’s war against the East India Company ignites with renewed fury. But this is more than a business feud—it is a personal vendetta, a spiritual reckoning, and a descent into the unspeakable.

As Delaney battles the corrupt establishment and the phantoms of his own past, the world of Taboo expands across the Atlantic. The American frontier looms, wild and unpredictable, where power is law and survival is brutal. Here, the series intensifies its signature blend of gritty historical drama, political intrigue, and supernatural unease, crafting a feverish narrative that defies convention and expectation.

With six of eight episodes already written, the creative team promises a season drenched in tension and revelation. Expect a series that unfolds like a storm—slow at first, ominous and brooding, before erupting in violent upheaval. Blood will spill. Secrets will surface. And Delaney’s legacy will be forged in fire.

Tom Hardy delivers what may be his most primal and visceral performance to date, embodying a character torn between destiny and damnation. Alongside him, the cast is expected to expand, with Jessie Buckley and Stephen Graham rumored to bring their formidable talents to an already stellar ensemble.

From opium-drenched visions to blood-soaked boardroom betrayals, from London’s putrid alleys to the mystical horizons of a new world, Taboo: Season 2 is a cinematic experience unlike any other. It’s not just a continuation—it’s an escalation.

Prepare for the return of darkness. Prepare for Delaney.