<P> It was created by Steven Knight , Tom Hardy , and his father , Edward `` Chips '' Hardy , and is based on a story written by Tom and Chips Hardy . The eight - part series , set in 1814 , begins with James Delaney ( Tom Hardy ) returning to England after twelve years in Africa with fourteen stolen diamonds , following the death of his father and as the war with the United States is nearing its end . </P>
<P> It was created by Steven Knight , Tom Hardy , and his father , Edward `` Chips '' Hardy , and is based on a story written by Tom and Chips Hardy . The eight - part series , set in 1814 , begins with James Delaney ( Tom Hardy ) returning to England after twelve years in Africa with fourteen stolen diamonds , following the death of his father and as the war with the United States is nearing its end . </P>
how many series of taboo will there be
how many series of taboo will there be
eight
eight