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Tom Hardy and Ridley Scott’s 8-Part Mystery Is a Streaming Smash Hit
Tom Hardy's 2017 mystery thriller Taboo, co-written with his father Chips Hardy and Steven Knight and produced by Ridley Scott's Scott Free banner, is enjoying renewed popularity as it approaches its tenth anniversary, regularly appearing in the streaming top 10 on platforms including Peacock, Pluto TV and the Roku Channel. The eight-episode series remains a fan favourite despite having had only one season, and its resurgence comes amid a busy period of news around Hardy, including his other ongoing projects.
Reports had suggested Hardy was fired from MobLand following a dispute with a producer, but this has reportedly been resolved, and he is expected to return should the show be renewed for a third season; Season 2 premieres on 18 September. Separately, Hardy did not reprise his Peaky Blinders role of Alfie Solomons in the Netflix spin-off film The Immortal Man, released in March, with creator Steven Knight confirming the idea was considered but ultimately dropped. Talk of a potential Taboo Season 2 has persisted for years, with Hardy and Knight acknowledging discussions about the story, though no firm plans have been announced.
In short
- Taboo is nearing its tenth anniversary as a streaming hit.
- Tom Hardy's MobLand rift with a producer has reportedly been resolved.
- No confirmed plans yet for a Taboo Season 2.
Explained simply
Taboo is a 2017 mystery thriller series that ran for eight episodes on BBC One and has since become available on various streaming platforms. The show was co-created by Tom Hardy alongside his father Chips Hardy and acclaimed screenwriter Steven Knight, with legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott serving as executive producer through his Scott Free banner.
Despite airing nearly a decade ago, Taboo has recently surged in popularity on streaming services including Peacock, Pluto TV and the Roku Channel, where it has regularly appeared in the top 10. The series has maintained a dedicated fanbase despite having received only one season, and its sudden resurgence marks a significant moment as the show approaches its tenth anniversary.
For years, fans and creators have discussed the possibility of a second season. Hardy and Knight have acknowledged ongoing conversations about continuing the story, though no official plans have been formally announced or confirmed to date.
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