Merolliv I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

Catangro After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

Juana what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

cmcnaul I watched this series when it first premiered in the US. Have have lost count as to how many times I have 'binged the series since. Each time I watch it, I hear something new that I missed previously. They're clues, subtle and intriguing as to where they lead one to what and/or whom it pertains to. I am extremely critical of Hollywood writers these days, dull, unimaginative, and seemingly have a not so secret motive to kill off the movies and tv series in which they write. But Taboo's writers have restored my faith in their ability to keep the viewers/fans anticipating the next episode. The actors/actresses are most effective and show truly compeling talent to carry out the storylines. Even the children in this series have some talent to perform their roles. I highly recommend folks binge watch this series, or make a weekly date to watch the each episode amongst friends. I await with baited breath to watch season 2. I particularly like how Tom Hardy's character gives to the less fortunate, yet despises the hypocrisy of nobility. Its about time we have some really great shows.

michael-forcier I have a hard time understanding how this show justifies it's current rating of 8.5 on IMDB. The story is okay, but boring. If episode four isn't any better I'm giving up. Tom Hardy fans face reality and give this show the rating it deserves, a 5 at best.

Matthew Cowell I liked this show - it was made well with a good environment. The characters and acting are all great - not just Tom Hardy. It's one of those shows where to win the deception game, you need to be 20 steps ahead. To be honest, there isn't really any plot twists or the likes, just a very, very slow simple plot line surrounding three 'factions?' and greed.My biggest gripe with the series is it is a very tedious watch - and i'm normally one for slow dramas. You might even find yourself having to take a break through episodes, particulary at the start.Like others, i found the mention of James being tretcherous and beast like underwhelming. I also don't know why so many followed him and his grand plan. He's a witty character, but a total ass.

rudigerkleinmanagement I loved this series. It's stylish, refreshing filmmaking and a great example of how television mini series can be better than cinema. The look of this series is like no other. The filmmakers take advantage of all that today's technology has to offer without letting it get in the way of the story.It's also an interesting exercise in period filmmaking. It goes in a very bold direction, quite unlike most costume dramas the Brit's are known for. It also shows what you can be done when the filmmakers are in control, instead of a bunch Hollywood studio idiots imposing their dumb ideas and "audience testing" bullshit on the creatives. Hooray for Tom Hardy. Please sir, could I have some more?