What’s next in store for Taboo? Recently, co-creator Steven Knight spoke to Deadline about the future of the FX TV series.
Set in 1814, the historical drama stars Tom Hardy as James Keziah Delaney, an adventurer who returns to England after spending years in Africa. The cast also includes Oona Chaplin, David Hayman, Jonathan Pryce, Michael Kelly, Jessie Buckley, Jefferson Hall, and Scroobius Pip. The show premiered its first season on January 10th.
In the interview, Knight revealed he has plans to move the show to North America in future seasons:
Not certainly in this first eight hours, but we have plans — well, certainly I have plans — if we get given the green light for more. The plan is that there would be three seasons, and, as with Peaky Blinders, I have had a destination in mind from the beginning, because I think it helps as a writer. The destination in mind is that James Keziah Delaney sets foot on Nootka Sound. But that’s a long way off.”
Though neither FX nor BBC One have renewed the series yet, Knight says he and Hardy are ready for more seasons:
I think when we first set out on this we’d go well, eight hours we can tell the story, you know, the story — beginning, middle, and end. But I know Tom has loved it so much really, has been so involved as a producer and as an actor. I’ve enjoyed it so much that we would both be ready and willing to do Series 2 and Series 3 and see where it goes.”
What do you think? Did you watch the premiere of Taboo? Would you watch another season?
I LOVED season 1. Just hope there is a season 2! I think there’s a market for DVD/Blue Ray too so keep ’em coming!
Could not wait from week to week for the next episode. Loved it and James Delaney (Tom Hardy)
Please please please renew my husband and I love it and of course Tom Hardy is awesome…. I think I’m in love
I loved this show and will be very disappointed if there are no additional seasons. Top Hardy is such a captivating actor. He’s perfect for this role.
Please renew! Love it!
Love this series! Please renew.
Please continue the series! Great show and excellent performances, especially Mr. Hardy.
Yes two
and three.great indepth story.
RENEW!!!! I’ve watched every second of every episode. The whole cast was fantastic and of course Tom Hardy is just AWESOME!!
Please continue the series!! I love the story line. Bring on Srason 2 and 3!!
Wonderful show with excellent actors. Please renew,
I would gladly watch season 2 and 3. Fantastic show, and of course Tom Hardy is absolutely wonderfully sexy!!!! Love the phrase, I’ve a use for you.
Fantastic series, with incredible acting! Renew, Renew, Renew…
Renew! Such a brilliant, atmospheric and original drama – really exciting viewing. Writing and performances were excellent.
Are you kidding?! RENEW! One of the finest series on television. Production, writing & OMG the acting all superior to so many other shows on now. Every single actor’s performance is masterful. All involved with this series should be proud of your work. I’m hooked! Many thanks to all!