JD
James Keziah Delaney
An adventurer believed dead, newly returned to London after twelve years in Africa.
COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 3 OF 8
TABOO
Episode 3
The setup
James survives the assassination attempt and uses his enemies’ rivalry to protect himself. Lorna presses her inheritance claim, and James targets a frightened employee inside the East India Company.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
LD
Lorna Delaney
An actress who says she secretly married James’s father, Horace.
MG
Michael Godfrey
The East India Company’s minute-taker, secretly vulnerable to blackmail.
SS
Sir Stuart Strange
The ruthless chairman of the East India Company.
ZG
Zilpha Geary
James’s married half-sister, with whom he shares a forbidden and troubled bond.
DD
Dr Edgar Dumbarton
An American doctor who treats James and discusses Nootka on behalf of US interests.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
Scene stops placed after clear changes in the story. Open only the last scene you have reached.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Graphic violence, blood, strong language, sexual content, racism, slavery, drug use and disturbing themes.