Who all are diehard fans of Tom Hardy? Well, if you are then you must have watched Taboo. It is one of the top-rated shows on BBC. It attracted a large number of audiences since the first episode was released. Till one total of 8 episodes and one season of the show has been aired. The fans are expecting to have a sequel season soon.
Tom is already a big-screen star, he made his name in the TV name with two heavy hitters, Taboo and Peaky Blinders and Taboo. However, soon after that, he seems absent from the industry. After that, there is no update about the upcoming season of the show. Although some reports said it will be aired in 2019 or 2020 but there is no sign till now.
Now, according to some sources, the expected release is in 2022. Tom Hardy may be seen in the next season, taking the story further. There is no confirmed information available, but Steven Knight said that there will be eight episodes in the next season. Fans can just hope to see the next season soon.
The series is produced by Hardy Son, Baker, and Steven Knight. The appealing script is written by Tom Hardy and Chips Hardy. The story starts in 1814, where James Delaney (played by Tom Hardy) returns to England after spending 12 years in Africa. There he stole a total of 14 diamonds, following the death of his father, and the war with the United States was nearing its end.
The series focuses on the dark side of London in the 19th century. It explores the political and business corruption, misery of the working class, increase in the wealth of the rich, and the gangs. The storyline of the series is very interesting for the audience. They enjoy the theme and concept of it.
The series got lots of positive reviews and Tom received high appreciation for his role in the series. The further series has been planned but till now there is no official announcement regarding the release date of season 2.
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Taboo Season 2: Release Date
Fans are eagerly waiting for the thriller and full of action, Taboo season 2. It has been a long time since the release of the first season but till now there has not been any official announcement regarding the second season of Taboo.
When the finale of the first season aired, the fans were curious if BBC would bring the season of the show or not. As there is no official information about the release date but popularity of the show can bring the other season of the show. But if the brand new season happens, the fans will get to watch Taboo Season 2 in the year 2022.
Many fans are worried about the release of the next season as makers don’t talk about it. However, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the possibility is the series might be facing delay. Since it has affected many platforms, it could be the possible reason. Taboo is one of the most enjoyed shows and fans expect the return of it very soon.
Taboo Season 2: Cast
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Taboo turned out to be one of the best and most-watched shows on BBC. The series is well known for showcasing the dark side of London. One of the major reasons for the success of the show is the cast and well-executed roles. As there is no prior announcement, it is expected to have the same cast in season 2 of Taboo.
The enormous engagement rate has kept the show among the top-rated shows on BBC. That is the way fans expect the show to continue. As the characters are roles were well executed and popular, it is expected to see the same characters again if the series continues. Here are the cast details for the possibly coming season.
- James Keziah Delaney
- Lorna Delaney
- Benjamin Wilton
- Atticus
- Zilpha Geary
- Michael Godfrey
- Thorne Geary
- Robert Thoyt
- Solomon Coop
- Countess Musgrove
And other characters.
Taboo Season 2: Plot
The story starts when James Delaney returns to London, to attend his father’s funeral. Until his arrival, he was considered dead. His father, Horace has nothing of value instead of a small part of the west coast of North America. However, the land was in between the dispute of Great Britain and the United States.
The East India Company had an agreement of buying the land from Delaney’s sister but he knew that the war is going to end soon. After the war, the price of land would increase on a great scale therefore he cancels the deal. Later he discovered that his father died due to arsenic poisoning.
Delaney decided to reclaim his inheritance. He buys a ship and the auction and then started to assemble his crew. From here the twist begins. East India Company wanted that land badly and for this, the company plans Delaney’s murder. A man with a silver tooth stabs Delaney. However, even after severe injuries, he manages to kill him.
This is how to story proceeds. In the finale episode of season 1, Delaney manages to escape in a ship. This is from where the next season will proceed. However, it is expected to witness more action and thriller in the series. Fans are waiting for the story to proceed and see more interesting plots.
Taboo Season 2: Crew and Latest Updates
The famous show is one of the most entertaining and interesting shows on BBC with 8.4 stars out of 10 on IMDB. It has a very unique storyline and that is why people admire the show a lot.
Also, there are high chances for the show to launch the next season of Taboo but it is difficult to predict the release date without any official announcement. As per the sources, there are changes to the show to be aired in 2022 but fans should wait for the official confirmation by the makers or BBC.