8 Years Later, Tom Hardy Finally Confirms His 91%-Rated Crime Gem Is Getting a Season 2
We have waited almost a decade for the fate of this criminal masterpiece to be decided – and finally there is the confirmation we all deserve.
Tom Hardy is so charismatic that he is able to shine on any scale, including a TV format. It is enough to recall the role of the moneylender Alfie Solomons in the series Peaky Blinders.
But, of course, the actor's main TV role is in another historical crime drama, Taboo. The image of a gentleman who grew up in hot, wild Africa and now survives in the cruel world of criminal London in the early 19th century fits Hardy like a glove.
Tom Hardy Confirmed Season 2 of Taboo Is in the Works
The first season of Taboo was more than warmly received by viewers, earning 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. But that was back in 2017, and all these years fans have been waiting for news about the second season.
And the confirmation has finally arrived – in an interview with LadBible, Tom Hardy confirmed that work on the upcoming season is currently underway:
“We're writing that at the moment.”
This news is the perfect reason to remember why Taboo is one of the best crime shows of the last decade and why those who haven't watched the first season should definitely do so.
What Is Taboo About?
Returning from a long journey through Africa to the home of his recently deceased father, James Delaney encounters a tangle of intrigue and corruption in London.
Not only the British Crown and the East India Company, but also the late Mr. Delaney's ex-wife lay claim to his inheritance. But James has his own plans for the estate.
Taboo Is Tom Hardy's Finest Hour of Acting
Every second of every episode of Taboo is infused with the heavy charisma and masculinity of Tom Hardy. His character James Delaney is a man without principles, with a heart burned by hate, ready to sacrifice anyone to achieve his goal.
However, the actor's brilliant performance isn't the only reason you should pay attention to this show. For those for whom Tom Hardy is not enough to press play, Taboo has prepared a few more arguments.
Taboo Is Made by the Creator of Peaky Blinders
Steven Knight, whose Peaky Blinders has become a standard of style, both in terms of visuals and drama, raises the stakes here, erecting in Taboo the walls of a poor, criminal and decaying London, inhabited by murderers and swindlers.
You will not be able to find a single honest character here, no matter how hard you try. Taboo has a real villainous charm and is an incredibly immersive work that is well worth seeing for all fans of the crime genre.
