For Peaky Blinders fans who have devoured the new film The Immortal Man, BBC crime drama Taboo offers a similarly gripping experience. Currently streaming on Netflix and BBC iPlayer, the eight-part series is set in 19th-century London and follows James Keziah Delaney, an adventurer presumed dead after a journey to Africa.
Delaney returns to inherit his late father's shipping empire, only to face enemies determined to make his life difficult. He also seeks revenge for his father's death, uncovering a larger conspiracy. The show stars Tom Hardy, who co-created the story with his father Chips Hardy and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Steven Knight.
Fans have praised Taboo as 'one of the best series of the last 20 years', with one Rotten Tomatoes user calling it 'excellent'. Another viewer described it as 'the best Gothic mystery horror I've seen in a long time', highlighting its dark atmosphere and gripping plot.
The series also features recent Oscar winner Jessie Buckley and Game of Thrones actress Oona Chaplin. With its gritty depiction of 19th-century London and political intrigue, Taboo is a must-watch for those who enjoyed the Peaky Blinders film.
