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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Taboo Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    9.0/10(5352 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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  2. Taboo Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(4402 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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  3. Taboo Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.6/10(4896 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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  4. Taboo Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.5/10(4282 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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  5. Taboo Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.4/10(7311 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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  6. Taboo Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(5569 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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  7. Taboo Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(4292 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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  8. Taboo Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(5382 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "Taboo". It scored 9/10 based on 5352 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".