Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Taboo (FX Spoilers)

Huntn

Huntn

macrumors Penryn
Original poster
May 5, 2008
24,775
27,854
The Misty Mountains
I think this is the highest quality FX series ever produced. It could be because Tom Hardy and Ridley Scott are involved. Actually it's an 8 part miniseries, dare I call it horror? Maybe... it's threatening. Outstanding foundation laid in the first episode. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I like it. :D

maxresdefault.jpg
 
Of course I didn't, so I set it to record the re-run for last night. This has been something both me and wife have been waiting for. Can't believe I forgot to set my DVR. :mad: Thankfully FX does replays in the middle of the night. :D
 
rhett7660 said:
Of course I didn't, so I set it to record the re-run for last night. This has been something both me and wife have been waiting for. Can't believe I forgot to set my DVR. :mad: Thankfully FX does replays in the middle of the night. :D
Click to expand...

Depending on your cable service, it's likely found on On Demand.
 
Annoying that there isn't even a release date for Germany for now. :mad:

At least Man in the High Castle S2 is on now. :D
 
  • Like
Reactions: Huntn
Finally watched the first episode. I agree with the previous comment. So far good. I am very interested if that is his full sister or half sister? If it was his full sister and they had a "thing" going. Oh my!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Huntn
rhett7660 said:
Blistering! I could see that. One thing I did notice while watching it on FX, was the fact they actually said the "f-word" on the show. Not once but twice!
Click to expand...
Yeah, I noticed that too. They've been pushing it more and more in the recent year or two. Started out with some words like the "s-word" and some others, and then went to the "f-word" and "mf-word". Mostly it's FX although I think one or two other (non-premium) cable stations have done it as well (like AMC maybe).
 
C DM said:
A bit of interesting background to the show: http://deadline.com/2017/01/taboo-tom-hardy-1201884460/
Click to expand...

I read something that it was an 8 part miniseries, but your source says something about 3 seasons?

rhett7660 said:
Blistering! I could see that. One thing I did notice while watching it on FX, was the fact they actually said the "f-word" on the show. Not once but twice!
Click to expand...

I might be wrong about this, but technically FX is a cable channel. My impression is they can do all of the R-rated stuff including language and nudity if they wanted to. They've had a couple of semi-nude shots on The Americans. My guess is that these days, the non-vulgar public broadcasting standards are hurting the likes of ABC, NBC, and CBS.
 
Huntn said:
I might be wrong about this, but technically FX is a cable channel. My impression is they can do all of the R-rated stuff including language and nudity if they wanted to. They've had a couple of semi-nude shots on The Americans. My guess is that these days, the non-vulgar public broadcasting standards are hurting the likes of ABC, NBC, and CBS.
Click to expand...

You are absolutely correct. They are technically a cable channel, it was just weird and caught us by surprise when it was said the first time and then again. Heck the nudity is nothing new. Did you happen to catch the show "Nip/Tuck"? They had flat out sex on that show! :eek:
 
  • Like
Reactions: C DM and Huntn
Huntn said:
I read something that it was an 8 part miniseries, but your source says something about 3 seasons?



I might be wrong about this, but technically FX is a cable channel. My impression is they can do all of the R-rated stuff including language and nudity if they wanted to. They've had a couple of semi-nude shots on The Americans. My guess is that these days, the non-vulgar public broadcasting standards are hurting the likes of ABC, NBC, and CBS.
Click to expand...
Seems like it's not quite a miniseries, at least not as far as the creators/producers foresee it.
 
It's getting better but Tom Hardy needs to learn that mumbling does not equate to acting moody and sinister ....

Seriously, English is my first language and I still had to switch on subtitles at times when Hardy spoke.

It's feeling very much like a vanity project for Hardy, (given its written by his father Chip) and Ridley Scott's involvement is merely in name only.
 
Huntn said:
Episode 3- This is a dark series. Wondering if it's worth it.
Click to expand...
There's certainly that aspect to it. I'm liking it so far given that there's enough to the plot to keep it at least somewhat intriguing and the way it's all done (the atmosphere and all that) is fairly interesting as well. Given that this (first) season is only 8 episodes long, if I recall correctly, it seems like it would be worthwhile to go through a handful more episodes to see where this storyline goes.
[doublepost=1485469602][/doublepost]
MRU said:
It's feeling very much like a vanity project for Hardy, (given its written by his father Chip) and Ridley Scott's involvement is merely in name only.
Click to expand...
There is that aspect to it as well. Hopefully it evolves into something more than that essentially (it feels like it's on its way there, but I guess we'll have to see).
 
  • Like
Reactions: MRU
C DM said:
There's certainly that aspect to it. I'm liking it so far given that there's enough to the plot to keep it at least somewhat intriguing and the way it's all done (the atmosphere and all that) is fairly interesting as well. Given that this (first) season is only 8 episodes long, if I recall correctly, it seems like it would be worthwhile to go through a handful more episodes to see where this storyline goes.
[doublepost=1485469602][/doublepost]
There is that aspect to it as well. Hopefully it evolves into something more than that essentially (it feels like it's on its way there, but I guess we'll have to see).
Click to expand...

I will continue watching. :)
 
Of you who are watching, what do you think of this?

It's a quality production, but the story is so dark, and the leading man is so distant and seems almost like a villain, I'm ambivalent about his success, in fact none of the characters are likable, except maybe the villain Sir Stewart, head of The East India company. ;) I'm one episode behind.
 
Huntn said:
Of you who are watching, what do you think of this?

It's a quality production, but the story is so dark, and the leading man is so distant and seems almost like a villain, I'm ambivalent about his success, in fact none of the characters are likable, except maybe the villain Sir Stewart, head of The East India company. ;) I'm one episode behind.
Click to expand...
I found episode 7 really quite laborious after the show finally getting better, but as we near the close of the series it took a step backwards and back to self indulgent.

It's clear absolutely nothing is going to be finalised with the series end episode, and with that in mind whilst I will watch the final episode of this series, I'm not sure I would return for series 2 ....
 
  • Like
Reactions: Huntn
Huntn said:
Of you who are watching, what do you think of this?

It's a quality production, but the story is so dark, and the leading man is so distant and seems almost like a villain, I'm ambivalent about his success, in fact none of the characters are likable, except maybe the villain Sir Stewart, head of The East India company. ;) I'm one episode behind.
Click to expand...
I haven't seen the most recent episode, but so far I've enjoyed the show. It's definitely dark, but quite stylistic and to me the acting seems to be quite good and the storyline seem to be fairly interesting and captivating. It has it's own style and take on things, and I think that can kind of make it quite good for some and not so good for others.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Huntn
C DM said:
I haven't seen the most recent episode, but so far I've enjoyed the show. It's definitely dark, but quite stylistic and to me the acting seems to be quite good and the storyline seem to be fairly interesting and captivating. It has it's own style and take on things, and I think that can kind of make it quite good for some and not so good for others.
Click to expand...

I agree, admirably stylistic. Here is my problem, this like watching a football game between two teams I don't care for. I like Tom Hardy in both Inception and Fury Road. Here his portrayal is not likeable, which maybe is the intent, but I'm not really engaged, a major factor in my ability to enjoy a story like this.
 
  • Like
Reactions: MRU
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back