Taboo (DVD, 2017)

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Encircled by conspiracy, murder and betrayal, a dark family mystery unfolds in a combustible tale of love and treachery. We are here to help!

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Product Information

Period drama following James Delaney after returning from Africa to start his own shipping business.

Product Identifiers

EAN5055201837097
eBay Product ID (ePID)2319602293

Product Key Features

ActorOona Chaplin, Jonathan Pryce, Leo Bill, Edward Hogg, David Hayman, Tom Hardy
Film/TV TitleTaboo
FormatDVD
Release Year2017
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama, General
Run Time440 Mins

Additional Product Features

Certificate15
Number of Discs3
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ScreenwriterSteven Knight, Tom Hardy
CreatorSteven Knight, Tom Hardy
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleTaboo
Consumer AdviceContains strong bloody images, sex references, strong language

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4.9
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  • 5 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Most favourable review

    James (Delaney) is a Peach!

    Not being a Tom Hardy fan, I was prepared to give this series a wide berth, but I am so glad I did not. I was hooked from the first scene and thoroughly enjoyed all eight episodes. Now if there was ever a role that suited an actor perfectly, James Keziah Delaney (the articulate, soft spoken and often brutal savage) is the one for Mr Hardy. Set in early 19th century London, when the Crown was at war with the rebellious Americans seeking independence, the Prince Regent is at odds with the formidable East India Company for the lucrative trade opportunities with China, but this is dependent on gaining ownership of Nootka Sound, a small piece of land on the soon to be drawn up Canadian-US border. However, add to the mix the arrival of James Delaney (presumed dead after 10 years in Africa) who makes a shock appearance at his father's funeral. James subsequently discovers he has inherited the much sought after Nootka Sound and with his own ambition for the trade route, finds himself in the middle of some very powerful forces and a network of American spies. The series is beautifully produced and shows London and all the various characters in a raw, atmospheric and often violent way. The performances by all the cast are great, in particular Jonathan Pryce as the evil Sir Stuart Strange, Jason Watkins as the manipulative royal Private Secretary and Tom Hollander as the ingenious chemist. This is an excellent drama. Don't be put off by those who would analyse the story to death and question plot probabilities. Just enjoy the journey! It is worth it.

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  • Most critical review

    taboo tom hardy drama

    i rated it as a three star as i have watched the first four episodes but it really is not my kind of thing when i perchased it i thought it was a tom hardy type gangster film but no its a victorian type drama but in saying that it done very well and would appeal to some people. hope this helps.

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  • A slight freeze seamed to happen twice o...

    A slight freeze seamed to happen twice on the last disc, no real problem as the problem was very short lived.

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  • Compulsive watching and historically fascinating.

    Watched this when it came out and liked it so much bought the DVDS. It historically really interesting. The ruthless power of the East India Company, the ghastly Prince Regent, and the hostility between America and Britain. The acting is really good and the period setting convincing.

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  • Dark sinister brutal historical drama.

    Gripping story, excellent and accurate period cgi. Nutka [Nootka] is a real place, reference captain cook's voyages.

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  • Taboo is a great story and wonderful atmosphere.

    Taboo is a great programme starring Tom Hardy. Gritty story. Very atmospheric. Great storyline.

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  • Darkly engaging. ......

    Tom Hardy at the top of his form in a superbly adapted and to me one of the best television drama put together. Only rarely does television drama reach such heights. Absolutely top notch stuff and would certainly be at the top of my recommendation list.

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  • Amazing drama

    We first watched Taboo when it aired on TV. It was so good we wanted to watch again, and share with friends. Exciting characters, storyline and great music.

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  • A must for Tom Hardy fans

    A chance to keep an amazing gothic, period series featuring Tom Hardy in one of his best roles to date.

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  • Dark, gritty drama, one not to miss.

    Absolutely stunning production, atmospheric,dark and addictive. Difficult to fault the series only hope we don't have to wait too long for the next one !

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