Taboo - Starting This Saturday
Discussion
Gargamel said:
Watch Smileys People (the original) or many other similar more challenging pieces, they all have moments of "slow burn"
Personally I thought all the bits came together pretty well in the final two episodes.
Agreed, but most of Taboo was slow burn and then they rushed it all in the last two episodes... Personally I thought all the bits came together pretty well in the final two episodes.
There's a balance to be found. We'll probably all disagree about the perfect point, but for me (and others it seems) this was too many "slow burn" episodes.
The end was good, but most of what happened could have been set up effectively in 2 or 3 episodes - There was 6 solid episodes there stretched over 8, imo.
M.
lemmingjames said:
i think most of us expected a 'Peaky Blinders' set in the 1800's given that they made a thing of having a PB dude involved
It had that feel to it, in the darkness, quality CGI renderings and haunted lead protagonist - could have done with more PB-like soundtrack and a bit less mystical b
ks but overall it was a solid 8/10 for me.which puts it above 99% of terrestrial TV these days
From Radio Times, sounds all good to me:
At the time of writing it’s not clear whether Tom Hardy-starring period drama Taboo will get a second series, but if it does there’s plenty of places for the story (spearheaded by Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight) to head to.
The first series ends with Hardy’s James Delaney on a ship headed to Ponta Delgada in the Azores, an autonomous archipelago of Portugal where he plans to finally meet American agent Colonnade (an offscreen figure mentioned frequently in the series) aha!!! and presumably attempt to secure his rights to Nootka Sound, the key piece of land he spent the series trying to exchange for a monopoly on either tea or sea otter pelts (depending on who you ask).
So unless there are seafaring episodes planned it seems safe to assume that a second series would open with James and his friends entering this new environment, tracking down the mysterious Colonnade in Portugal before sailing back to America to finally visit the Nootka land that’s had such importance in the series so far (we can’t imagine they’d spend the whole series in the Azores, though we could be wrong).
In America we might finally see James interact with the Native American tribe that his mother Salish (below) was part of, while also explaining her backstory a little more. And we could also tap into loose ends like the secret behind James’ tattoo as well as his experiences in Africa, which remain somewhat mysterious even after some darker elements of his past were revealed in earlier episodes.
But in other areas it probably wouldn’t all be nice trips down memory lane, as we doubt James has seen the last of the East India Company after he wiped out their upper management at the close of the first series. Jonathan Pryce’s Sir Stuart Strange may be gone, but that doesn’t mean the global reach of the East India has disappeared with him, meaning James’ clashes with a now-vengeful company (under some new, equally evil management) might have only just begun.
At the time of writing it’s not clear whether Tom Hardy-starring period drama Taboo will get a second series, but if it does there’s plenty of places for the story (spearheaded by Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight) to head to.
The first series ends with Hardy’s James Delaney on a ship headed to Ponta Delgada in the Azores, an autonomous archipelago of Portugal where he plans to finally meet American agent Colonnade (an offscreen figure mentioned frequently in the series) aha!!! and presumably attempt to secure his rights to Nootka Sound, the key piece of land he spent the series trying to exchange for a monopoly on either tea or sea otter pelts (depending on who you ask).
So unless there are seafaring episodes planned it seems safe to assume that a second series would open with James and his friends entering this new environment, tracking down the mysterious Colonnade in Portugal before sailing back to America to finally visit the Nootka land that’s had such importance in the series so far (we can’t imagine they’d spend the whole series in the Azores, though we could be wrong).
In America we might finally see James interact with the Native American tribe that his mother Salish (below) was part of, while also explaining her backstory a little more. And we could also tap into loose ends like the secret behind James’ tattoo as well as his experiences in Africa, which remain somewhat mysterious even after some darker elements of his past were revealed in earlier episodes.
But in other areas it probably wouldn’t all be nice trips down memory lane, as we doubt James has seen the last of the East India Company after he wiped out their upper management at the close of the first series. Jonathan Pryce’s Sir Stuart Strange may be gone, but that doesn’t mean the global reach of the East India has disappeared with him, meaning James’ clashes with a now-vengeful company (under some new, equally evil management) might have only just begun.
Edited by Adam B on Tuesday 28th February 11:16
Adam B said:
From Radio Times, sounds all good to me:
At the time of writing it’s not clear whether Tom Hardy-starring period drama Taboo will get a second series, but if it does there’s plenty of places for the story (spearheaded by Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight) to head to.
The first series ends with Hardy’s James Delaney on a ship headed to Ponta Delgada in the Azores, an autonomous archipelago of Portugal where he plans to finally meet American agent Colonnade (an offscreen figure men
Looking forward to it - hopefully At the time of writing it’s not clear whether Tom Hardy-starring period drama Taboo will get a second series, but if it does there’s plenty of places for the story (spearheaded by Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight) to head to.
The first series ends with Hardy’s James Delaney on a ship headed to Ponta Delgada in the Azores, an autonomous archipelago of Portugal where he plans to finally meet American agent Colonnade (an offscreen figure men
yellowjack said:
Johnny said:
Scroobius Pip posted on IG straight after Taboo aired on Saturday to say he can't wait to start filming a second series, so I assume it's a done deal.
Now that sounded like an odd piece of casting. He seems to have done very little acting previously? But hey? It worked.He is very good as pundit/commentator for the MMA stuff I've seen him do. That surprised me more!
Jonesy23 said:
AMG Merc said:
Liking the dock scenes very realistic (going by hisorical records). Not sure if they're built or CGI.
Filmed around Tilbury Fort I think?
https://www.cornwalls.co.uk/Charlestown
The watermill scenes were at Mapledurham House, just a breath away from the Thames near Reading. You can visit, but the season is short, opening hours shorter, and only on Sundays and Bank Holidays...
http://www.mapledurham.co.uk/the-water-mill/ Mapledurham House was also a main filming location for The Eagle Has Landed, among other things.
Some of the scenes where he was riding across open heathland reminded me a lot of the army's training areas and ranges in the Aldershot area, specifically Ash Ranges if I was pushed to say where on memory alone.
Hatfield House was playing the interiors of the EIC offices, and the Regent's palace. Danson House, Welling, was a location too. I don't think you can go inside unless you're attending a wedding ceremony there, but it's in the middle of a big park, and the nearby stables are now a pub/restaurant. Very handy for Welling United FC which was how my wife and I found it. My wife recognised a street in Inner Temple in London, and there are several other houses playing prominent roles.
I loved the series. "I have a use for you" is now in heavy use in my house. I tried "take that dress off, take that f
king dress off NOW!" too. But she just looked at me over the top of her glasses and said... "you're no Tom Hardy, dear" ...and went back to her book. My wife loved it too. Apparently I was communicating in little more than grunts long before that script was written, but it's "not entertaining in real life". We've got plans now to visit several of the locations that we haven't yet been to, as a result of watching the series. I do struggle a lot with the mumbled dialogue, as I'm registered deaf and it doesn't come through my hearing aid very well, but given the standard of the cast, the set design, and the writing I'm willing to forgive it. We'd been planning a visit to Mapledurham House for a while anyway, and happened to drive down there to kill some time and have a nose around while waiting for Reading to open for business on Saturday morning. Which was when I recognised the Mill and it's wheel from the gunpowder factory scenes and looked up some of the other locations.It was certainly the best thing I've seen on TV for a good while. We recorded it and watched each episode at least twice. It's surprising when you go back over early episodes to refresh your memory before the final one, just how much of the detail you miss, the pointers and key plot cues. I really enjoyed it and I'm very much looking forward to more.
Mothersruin said:
One of the things the pacing allowed was to really have a good look at the design and shooting of the series. High standards.
Agreed.As much as i enjoyed Game of Thrones i would need to get on the internet after an episode to find out who everyone was and what they were up to!
Taboo just allowed me to enjoy a good bit of mind fodder.
yellowjack said:
Came across this last summer. Closed, as you said. The little church next door is well worth a mosey around - even smells old!Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff