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The Worst Episodes of Taboo

Every episode of Taboo ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Taboo!

Worst episode
S1E3 Episode 3
8.15,389 votes
Best episode
S1E8 Episode 8
9.05,361 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.5avg
Binge time
7h 54m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Taboo Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(5389 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Kristoffer Nyholm
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  2. Taboo Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(5578 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Kristoffer Nyholm
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  3. Taboo Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(4300 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writers:Steven Knight, Ben Hervey

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  4. Taboo Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.4/10(7328 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  5. Taboo Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.5/10(4289 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writers:Steven Knight, Chips Hardy

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  6. Taboo Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.6/10(4905 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Kristoffer Nyholm
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  7. Taboo Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(4409 votes)

    S1:E7

    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

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  8. Taboo Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    9.0/10(5361 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writer:Steven Knight

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the worst rated episode of Taboo. It scored 8.1/10 from 5,389 votes. Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm and written by Steven Knight, it aired on January 21, 2017. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

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