Taboo Season 2: The Devil Returns — Tom Hardy Confirms the Long-Awaited Sequel Is Finally Happening

LONDON — The fog is lifting, the ship is setting sail once more, and James Keziah Delaney is coming back. After years of whispers, doubt, and cryptic hints, Taboo Season 2 is officially in motion. Yes — Tom Hardy has spoken. And this time, the darkness follows.

From Cult Phenomenon to Long-Awaited Resurrection

It’s been nearly a decade since Taboo stormed onto our screens with its uncompromising blend of historical grime, spiritual tension, and a feral Hardy at the helm. The series became an instant cult classic — yet fans have waited with growing unease for signs of life from the shadowy world it built.

That wait is over.

After a cryptic Instagram post featuring a crow-flocked ship and Max Richter’s haunting score, Hardy followed up with something unmistakable: confirmation. In a recent interview with LADbible, the British actor declared fans can “absolutely” expect Season 2.

“We’re writing that at the moment.” — Tom Hardy, 2025

The Ship Hasn’t Sailed — It’s Returning With Fire

Season 1 ended with Delaney and his loyal band of misfits fleeing England by sea — carrying secrets, scars, and a cargo of unfinished vengeance. The finale hinted at a new world, new conspiracies, and deeper mysteries still lurking beneath the surface.

Now, co-creator Steven Knight confirms that six of eight new episodes are already written. The team is simply “waiting for the stars to align” — meaning Hardy’s famously packed schedule — before filming begins.

Knight, speaking to GQ, revealed:
“We know what the story is. Tom and I have always known we had to do this. Now we’re ready.”

Time, Trauma and Taboo: What Comes Next?

While story details remain locked in Delaney’s infamous ledger, hints dropped by Hardy himself suggest the second season may stretch the boundaries of time and place.

Speaking with Esquire, Hardy mused on everything from a linear continuation in America to a possible time-jump into the 1960s Vietnam War era — imagining a Delaney bloodline entrenched in modern conflicts, echoing the corruption and madness of their London past.

“There’s something fun about that,” Hardy teased.
“It’s still Taboo. It’s still period. Just a different kind of war.”

That said, most sources believe Season 2 will remain rooted in the 19th century — likely exploring the tension between colonial America and imperial Britain, while diving deeper into the occultism and political rot that defined the original.

The Returning Cast? Still Shrouded in Smoke

So far, the only confirmed cast member is Hardy himself — reprising the role of Delaney or possibly a descendant. With the story’s trajectory uncertain, returning characters like Atticus (Stephen Graham), Lorna Bow (Jessie Buckley), and Brace (David Hayman) remain unconfirmed.

What is certain? Delaney’s war is far from over.

When Will Season 2 Arrive?

Neither the BBC nor FX has announced an official release date for Taboo Season 2. But with the script largely complete and production likely to begin within the next year, fans can expect the series to return sometime in late 2026 or early 2027.

Final Word: The Ritual Resumes

Taboo was never just a period drama — it was a fever dream. A tale of rage, blood, and buried power, wrapped in shadow and steeped in magic. Now, after years adrift, that dream is coming back.

The devil we met in London hasn’t gone anywhere. He’s just been waiting — sharpening his knives, building his legend. And soon, James Delaney will return to finish what he started.

“I have a use for you.” — James Keziah Delaney