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What to Watch After Taboo

From London’s Dark Alleys to the Diamond District: Four Must‑Watch Series for Taboo Fans

If you loved the brooding, revenge‑driven world of Taboo, you’ll find a compelling quartet of series that echo its dark ambition while each carving its own niche. From the freshly minted "Sherlock & Daughter" that pairs a legendary detective with a fierce new partner, to "The Artful Dodger"—a daring re‑imagining of a classic rogue turned surgeon—these titles promise fresh intrigue. Add to that the powerhouse saga of "Peaky Blinders," a masterclass in period crime drama, and the glittering, morally tangled "Rough Diamonds," a modern tale of family, faith, and the cut‑throat diamond trade. Together they form a curated blend of new, classic, beloved, and perfectly matched storytelling.

What binds these selections is more than just period settings; they all explore the corrosive mix of power, betrayal, and personal vengeance that fuels Taboo’s narrative engine. "Sherlock & Daughter" updates the Victorian detective formula with cultural tension, while "The Artful Dodger" offers a redemption arc that mirrors James Delaney’s own struggle between crime and conscience. "Peaky Blinders" delivers the same ruthless climb up the social ladder, and "Rough Diamonds" captures the high‑stakes, family‑driven conflict over precious commodities. Whether you crave fresh twists, iconic crime epics, or intense family dramas, this lineup satisfies the appetite for gritty, immersive storytelling.

Top Recommendations for Fans of Taboo

Why these shows are similar to Taboo

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.

These recommendations branch out from Taboo with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.

Sherlock & Daughter poster, recommended for fans of Taboo

Sherlock & Daughter

TV • 2025

drama • mystery

Why Watch Next

A fresh take on Victorian intrigue, this series blends Sherlockian deduction with a new, culturally diverse heroine, offering the same dark, conspiratorial atmosphere that made Taboo compelling.

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Overview

Sherlock Holmes faces a sinister case risking friends' lives. American Amelia joins, seeking her father after her mother's murder. Despite differences, they solve a conspiracy and her mother's case.

The Artful Dodger poster, recommended for fans of Taboo

The Artful Dodger

TV • 2023

drama • crime • action_adventure

Why Watch Next

A fan‑favorite that reimagines a classic pickpocket as a surgeon, delivering the gritty crime‑drama and moral ambiguity of Taboo while adding a bold, frontier setting.

Where to Watch

Overview

It's a tale of reinvention, betrayal, redemption, and love with a twist. Jack Dawkins is The Artful Dodger, whose pickpocketing fingers have become the skilled hands of a surgeon. He is torn between an impossible love and the criminal underworld he secretly craves. This will require Artfulness.

Peaky Blinders poster, recommended for fans of Taboo

Peaky Blinders

TV • 2013

drama • crime

Why Watch Next

The closest thematic match, this acclaimed series shares Taboo’s blend of period power struggles, ruthless ambition, and the rise of a criminal empire against a corrupt establishment.

Where to Watch

Overview

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

Rough Diamonds poster, recommended for fans of Taboo

Rough Diamonds

TV • 2023

drama • crime

Why Watch Next

A solid, audience‑approved pick that mirrors Taboo’s focus on family legacy, betrayal, and the high‑stakes world of precious gems, delivering tension and moral complexity.

Where to Watch

Overview

When a prodigal son sends his family's empire into crushing debt, his estranged brother returns to Antwerp's diamond district to pick up the pieces.

More shows and movies featuring actors from Taboo

Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Taboo.

MobLand

TV • 2025

Why It’s Relevant

This gritty crime drama mirrors Taboo’s dark tone and London underworld themes, delivering intense betrayal and gang warfare.

Oliver Twist

TV • 2007

Why It’s Relevant

A period drama set in Victorian England, it shares Taboo’s historical backdrop and explores crime, poverty, and moral ambiguity.

Predators

TV • 2022

Why It’s Relevant

While a documentary, its critically acclaimed portrayal of apex predators’ brutal survival echoes Taboo’s raw, unforgiving atmosphere.

All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur

TV • 2020

Why It’s Relevant

This highly rated sports documentary captures the high‑stakes pressure and intense rivalries that parallel Taboo’s suspenseful, competitive edge.

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