Taboo Season 2 (2025) – The Devil Returns, Hungrier for Power and Revenge

Across oceans and empires, James Delaney returns to claim the power he was born for. 

“Taboo Season 2 (2025)” finally arrives after years of anticipation, plunging viewers once again into the murky, violent world of James Keziah Delaney. Tom Hardy returns in his iconic role, delivering a hypnotic performance that’s equal parts feral and calculating. The series picks up where the first season left off, charting new territory in the underbelly of 19th-century geopolitics.

Having fled London with his band of loyal followers, Delaney now finds himself in Portuguese Mozambique — a savage frontier ruled by colonial powers, warlords, and mercenaries. But he’s not merely seeking refuge; he’s scheming to build an empire of his own, exploiting the opium trade, slave routes, and secrets that could shatter the world’s balance of power.

As word of Delaney’s survival spreads, old enemies in London, including the East India Company and British intelligence, scramble to eliminate him once and for all. Meanwhile, whispers of a new, ruthless alliance threaten to topple Delaney’s ambitions before they take shape. Amidst it all, James is haunted by visions and voices from the past, deepening the series’ haunting mystique.

“Taboo Season 2” remains visually stunning, drenched in soot, saltwater, and blood. The cinematography captures stark coastal landscapes, chaotic colonial ports, and candlelit intrigue, evoking a world both grimy and grand. Composer Max Richter’s score once again fuels the dark atmosphere, pulsing with menace and sorrow.

Beneath its cloak of violence and conspiracy, the show explores timeless themes — identity, revenge, and the boundaries of morality. Tom Hardy commands the screen with a magnetic presence, ensuring that “Taboo Season 2 (2025)” is more than just a historical drama; it’s a brutal, mesmerizing descent into the darkness of the human soul.