Taboo – Season 2 (2025) marks the long-awaited return of Tom Hardy’s enigmatic James Delaney, and it doesn’t disappoint. Picking up where the first season left off, the new chapter expands the grimy world of early 19th-century London while pushing Delaney and the League of the Damned into deeper political intrigue and international conflict.
The season dives further into themes of power, betrayal, and survival, as Delaney navigates uneasy alliances with both American and British forces while uncovering darker family secrets. Hardy once again commands the screen with his brooding, unpredictable performance—his quiet menace and explosive intensity make every scene feel dangerous. Surrounding him is a stellar ensemble cast, with returning faces like Jessie Buckley and Stephen Graham adding grit and complexity, while new additions broaden the scope of the story.
Visually, the series remains as haunting as ever: murky docks, candlelit rooms, and violent outbursts paint a world that feels both historically authentic and mythic. Steven Knight’s writing continues to balance brutal realism with moments of poetic mysticism, giving the show its unique edge.
Taboo – Season 2 is a bold, brutal, and captivating continuation—dark television at its finest, rewarding the patience of fans who’ve waited years.
