James Keziah Delaney (played by Tom Hardy) is a protagonist in Taboo.
James Keziah Delaney is the narrative center of the series, an adventurer and businessman who returns to England in 1814 after spending twelve years in Africa. Following his father's death, he becomes involved in London's political and business corruption, including conflicts surrounding the East India Company, while navigating criminal interests and the social misery of the period. Brace (played by David Hayman) is a protagonist in Taboo.
Stuart Strange (played by Jonathan Pryce) appears in Taboo.
Zilpha Geary (played by Oona Chaplin) appears in Taboo.
Pettifer (played by Richard Dixon) appears in Taboo.
Michael 'Godders' Godfrey (played by Edward Hogg) appears in Taboo.
Wilton (played by Leo Bill) appears in Taboo.
Lorna Bow (played by Jessie Buckley) appears in Taboo.
Taboo (2017) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
James Keziah Delaney
(played by Tom Hardy) — protagonist
James Keziah Delaney is the narrative center of the series, an adventurer and businessman who returns to England in 1814 after spending twelve years in Africa. Following his father's death, he becomes...
Brace
(played by David Hayman) — protagonist
Stuart Strange
(played by Jonathan Pryce) — supporting
Zilpha Geary
(played by Oona Chaplin) — supporting
Pettifer
(played by Richard Dixon) — supporting
Michael 'Godders' Godfrey
(played by Edward Hogg) — supporting
Wilton
(played by Leo Bill) — supporting
Lorna Bow
(played by Jessie Buckley) — supporting
Atticus
(played by Stephen Graham) — supporting
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
James Keziah Delaney → Lorna Bow
(Romantic Partner)
"Lorna's presence coincides with James's family revelation and the betrayal that jeopardizes his freedom, indicating a deep personal bond."
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
James Keziah Delaney → Stuart Strange
(Primary Antagonist)
"Animosity between the Crown and Company escalates under Strange, culminating in an EIC war declaration and the Prince Regent's final plan to destroy...
James Keziah Delaney → Brace
(Trusted Lieutenant)
"James assembles his league of the damned with Brace, and they take radical action together to safeguard him from assassination attempts."
James Keziah Delaney → Zilpha Geary
(Corporate Adversary)
"James is blackmailed into a dangerous mission by Geary, while animosity between the Crown and Company escalates."
Stuart Strange → Zilpha Geary
(Corporate Partners)
"Both operate under the Crown and Company banner, escalating animosity against James and coordinating the EIC war declaration."
James Keziah Delaney → Michael 'Godders' Godfrey
(Inner Circle Member)
"Godders is part of the league assembled by James to protect his business and later joins the escape conspiracy in S1E8."
James Keziah Delaney → Wilton
(Institutional Rival)
"Wilton operates within the Crown\/Company apparatus that blacklists James and declares war on his business."
James Keziah Delaney → Pettifer
(Official Opponent)
"James is blacklisted and must protect his business by any means necessary, directly opposing Pettifer's institutional authority."
James Keziah Delaney → Atticus
(Business Associate)
"Atticus is listed among those James assembles to claim his legacy and safeguard his business operations."
Story Analysis
Architectural breakdown of the first season's core plotlines, character dynamics, and thematic progression.
