Hardy’s James Delaney is a force of nature. He speaks in grunts, growls, and rhythmic whispers. He walks with a limp but strikes with the speed of a viper. The character is shrouded in rumor—cannibalism, madness, witchcraft—and Hardy leans into the ambiguity. Is he insane? Is he a dark magician? Or is he simply a man so traumatized by his past that he has shed all societal pretense?
The narrative begins with the sudden reappearance of (Tom Hardy), an enigmatic adventurer presumed dead for a decade in Africa. He returns to London to attend the funeral of his estranged father, Horace Delaney. James inherits his father’s remaining assets, most notably a small but highly strategic strip of land known as Nootka Sound on the western coast of North America. taboo tv series 2017
Currently, Taboo is available on Hulu (with the FX on Hulu package) and Amazon Prime Video (purchase required) depending on your region. It is also frequently available on Disney+ internationally under the Star brand. Hardy’s James Delaney is a force of nature
While Hardy commands the screen, Taboo features an ensemble of character actors at the top of their game. Or is he simply a man so traumatized