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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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.