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[Fury451]

Finally saw this today; the first episode was very very good. Is this planned as an ongoing series, or a mini? I seem to recall it being a limited series but also heard rumblings of a season 2 already.

Also, Tom Hardy has the best crazy eyes in the acting world. Dude is straight intense in everything.

 

[Qvoth]

think the creators planned for at least 3 seasons, season 2 has been confirmed already at least i think

 

[Cornballer]

New episode tonight:

Episode 2

Spoiler

While James Delaney assembles his league of the damned, an unexpected arrival threatens to disrupt his plans.

This episode is set for a 1:23 run time tonight on FX.

 

[Blader]

Finally saw this today; the first episode was very very good. Is this planned as an ongoing series, or a mini? I seem to recall it being a limited series but also heard rumblings of a season 2 already.

Also, Tom Hardy has the best crazy eyes in the acting world. Dude is straight intense in everything.

They're planning for three seasons.

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

Wasn't that episode last weekend? Liking the series so far, a bit of a Count of Monte Cristo vibe. With Delaney in the know of everything.

 

[Cornballer]

Big time-shifting boost to the FX numbers from last week:

- ‘Taboo' Premiere Draws 3.4M Viewers In L+3 For FX

Tom Hardy's 19th century drama Taboo is off to a solid start with 3.43M viewers in Live+3 for its January 10 premiere. The series also drew 1.63M adults 18-49, which the cable net said is its most time-shifted series ever in the demo (+101%).

The premiere also was the most time-shifted FX drama series bow in total viewers (+86%). For Tuesday night, it was the No. 1 basic cable drama among men 18-34 and No. 2 in multiple demos.

Finally saw this today; the first episode was very very good. Is this planned as an ongoing series, or a mini? I seem to recall it being a limited series but also heard rumblings of a season 2 already.

Also, Tom Hardy has the best crazy eyes in the acting world. Dude is straight intense in everything.

It was conceived as a one off mini-series, but Hardy and Knight say they have enough material to do three seasons of it. Since it's putting up good numbers on both sides of the pond, it's likely they'll get to do all three.

Wasn't that episode last weekend? Liking the series so far, a bit of a Count of Monte Cristo vibe. With Delaney in the know of everything.

UK broadcast is on Saturday, US broadcasts are on the following Tuesday.

 

[D4Danger]

There's a scene in the second episode and I wish I could find the music from it

Spoiler

When Tom Hardy goes onto the boat and sets it on fire. The music in the background reminds me of Sicario.

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

Ah that clears it up. Anyone else getting major incest vibes from the Delayneys?

 

[the_firewithin]

Possible 3 season of a Tom hardy show? What a time to be alive

 

[bangbang i'm a timpani]

There's a scene in the second episode and I wish I could find the music from it

Spoiler

When Tom Hardy goes onto the boat and sets it on fire. The music in the background reminds me of Sicario.

Spoiler

Did you see the image of his father floating in the distance when he was wigging out? It was in the last shot

 

[Fury451]

Interesting to know, thanks. Obviously have no idea what their plans are, but I'll go along for the ride because Tom Hardy.

He's come a long way from Shinzon (which was actually a decent performance considering).

Ah that clears it up. Anyone else getting major incest vibes from the Delayneys?

Without a doubt. I thought that's where the "Taboo" title was coming from for a second.

 

[IronRinn]

Ah that clears it up. Anyone else getting major incest vibes from the Delayneys?

Oh, something incest-y went down between him and his half sister. No doubt.

 

[D4Danger]

Spoiler

Did you see the image of his father floating in the distance when he was wigging out? It was in the last shot

Spoiler

no, I didn't notice that.

Ah that clears it up. Anyone else getting major incest vibes from the Delayneys?

yeah that's been pretty obvious from the start.

 

[Alpende]

I'm digging it more after the second episode. Hardy is very captivating so that helps the show immensely.

 

[evi]

Hardy continues to impress, he is just enjoyable to watch. Love the show so far

 

[IronRinn]

Taboo time!

 

[Niraj]

Taboo time!

Yaaay

 

[Niraj]

You can tell if a man is unhappy by the rhythm of his cane banging

 

[IronRinn]

Already used up two of their F bombs.

Taboo/The Americans crossover event, go!

 

[Qvoth]

Ah that clears it up. Anyone else getting major incest vibes from the Delayneys?

i'm pretty sure this is the real taboo
and that

Spoiler

his son

is theirs

 

[Niraj]

"What's the smallest thing you saw?"
"Human kindness"

some things don't change

 

[tearsintherain]

In the FX / US broadcast, does Mr. Husband use the N word at all? He's said it every episode on the BBC broadcast, which was crazy.

Its absolutely amazing watching Tom Hardy in a tv show, I feel like I'm getting something I shouldn't.

 

[Smokey_Run]

Fuck count for this episode is going to be double digits at this rate.

 

[IronRinn]

Welp, they've completely blown the fuck budget.

 

[Niraj]

Fuck count for this episode is going to be double digits at this rate.

Welp, they've completely blown the fuck budget.

lol no kidding

 

[Dmax3901]

In the FX / US broadcast, does Mr. Husband use the N word at all? He's said it every episode on the BBC broadcast, which was crazy.

Its absolutely amazing watching Tom Hardy in a tv show, I feel like I'm getting something I shouldn't.

You should watch Peaky Blinders!

Also re second ep:

Spoiler

I noticed the ghostly face in the background but the two people watching with me did not.

Re incest

Spoiler

They totally had sex and that kid Delaney went to visit is their offspring right?

 

[IronRinn]

"What's the smallest thing you saw?"
"Human kindness"

some things don't change

That was quite the line.

In the FX / US broadcast, does Mr. Husband use the N word at all? He's said it every episode on the BBC broadcast, which was crazy.

Nope.

 

[Niraj]

Quite the group he's assembling this episode

 

[D4Danger]

Nope.

There's a scene in the second episode when they're reading the will where he stands up and literally shouts it in his face a couple of times. Do they just cut that?

 

[IronRinn]

There's a scene in the second episode when they're reading the will where he stands up and literally shouts it in his face a couple of times. Do they just cut that?

There hasn't been a scene like that yet.

 

[D4Danger]

There hasn't been a scene like that yet.

I was actually misremembering. He doesn't shout it at him he says it to his wife before shouting that the island is his death sentence.

 

[IronRinn]

Oh hey, that guy.

 

[Niraj]

Oh hey, that guy.

Can confirm it is indeed that guy

 

[IronRinn]

I was actually misremembering. He doesn't shout it at him he says it to his wife before shouting that the island is his death sentence.

Maybe coming up now. Edit: Nevermind.

 

[Smokey_Run]

I'm pretty sure her husband dropped the word a few times in the first episode if I'm remembering correctly.

 

[Niraj]

Well, there's one

 

[IronRinn]

Eek, there it is.

 

[IronRinn]

Ruh roh.

 

[Niraj]

Definitely got it on

 

[IronRinn]

OH SHIT.

 

[Niraj]

God damn

 

[Effect]

Wow!!! Damn!!

 

[IronRinn]

Yeah, still digging this. Just the right amount of crazy/creepy/silly.

 

[Niraj]

Yeah, still digging this. Just the right amount of crazy/creepy/silly.

Yeah I really like the aesthetic. It's different.

 

[Smokey_Run]

Yeah, still digging this. Just the right amount of crazy/creepy/silly.

This.

 

[Cornballer]

- Onion A|V Club review

 

[jerry113]

I've caught up and holy crap Mycroft has seen better days lol

 

[Sean C]

Continues to be a fun show overall.

 

[BruceCLea]

They not giving a fuck about saying fuck. I like it

 

[Evolved1]

Still awesome.