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The Best Episodes of Taboo

Every episode of Taboo ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Taboo!

Adventurer James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa in 1814 along with fourteen stolen diamonds to seek vengeance after the death of his father.
Genres:DramaMystery
Network:BBC One

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "Taboo". It scored 9/10 based on 5002 votes. Directed by Anders Engström and written by Steven Knight, it aired on 2/25/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 7".

  • Episode 8
    9.0/105,002 votes
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    #1 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2017

    As James Delaney conspires to escape, an enraged Prince Regent unleashes one final plan to destroy him.

    Director: Anders Engström

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 7
    8.7/104,091 votes
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    #2 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2017

    A devastating betrayal puts James Delaney’s freedom in jeopardy, handing his enemies the opportunity they've been longing for.

    Director: Anders Engström

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 4
    8.6/104,561 votes
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    #3 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2017

    Blacklisted, James Delaney sets out to protect his business by any means necessary.

    Director: Kristoffer Nyholm

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 6
    8.5/103,969 votes
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    #4 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2017

    The East India Company declares war on James Delaney, whilst a family revelation drives him into dark and haunted places.

    Director: Anders Engström

    Writer: Steven Knight, Chips Hardy

  • Episode 1
    8.4/106,865 votes
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    #5 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2017

    James Delaney returns to 1814 London after 10 years in Africa to claim a mysterious legacy left to him by his father.

    Director: Kristoffer Nyholm

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 2
    8.2/105,207 votes
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    #6 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2017

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

    Director: Kristoffer Nyholm

    Writer: Steven Knight

  • Episode 5
    8.2/103,980 votes
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    #7 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2017

    James Delaney is blackmailed into a dangerous mission, whilst animosity between the Crown and Company escalates to a new level.

    Director: Anders Engström

    Writer: Steven Knight, Ben Hervey

  • Episode 3
    8.1/104,480 votes
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    #8 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2017

    James Delaney decides to take radical action in order to safeguard himself from those intent on his demise.

    Director: Kristoffer Nyholm

    Writer: Steven Knight