Taboo (2017)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,427 TMDB ratings
Genres: Drama, Mystery
First aired: 2017-01-07
Seasons: 1 · 8 episodes
Where to watch Taboo
- Stream: Fubo, Peacock
- Free with ads: The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Adventurer James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa in 1814 along with fourteen stolen diamonds to seek vengeance after the death of his father.
Taboo parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Taboo is a TV-MA period drama involving murder, blackmail, corruption, and incest overtones set in 1814 London.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes murder, revenge, and conspiracy as central plot elements.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Keywords indicate incest overtones as part of its dark, mature themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Tom Hardy as James Keziah Delaney
- David Hayman as Brace
- Jonathan Pryce as Stuart Strange
- Oona Chaplin as Zilpha Geary
- Richard Dixon as Pettifer
- Leo Bill as Wilton
- Edward Hogg as Michael 'Godders' Godfrey
- Jessie Buckley as Lorna Bow
- Stephen Graham as Atticus
Taboo FAQ
Is Taboo good?
Taboo has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Taboo?
In the US you can stream Taboo on Fubo and Peacock, watch it free with ads on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Plex and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Taboo OK for kids?
Taboo is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Taboo is a TV-MA period drama involving murder, blackmail, corruption, and incest overtones set in 1814 London.
What shows are like Taboo?
If you liked Taboo, try Peaky Blinders, MobLand, Bridgerton and Killing Eve.