Ridley Scott & Tom Hardy’s Taboo Is the Darkest Period Drama TV Has Ever Seen

Now that more people are discovering Taboo on streaming services, it’s becoming clear how different it is from other shows in its genre. When it first came out, critics were comparing it to series it never aimed to be like. It’s now obvious that Taboo wasn’t trying to fit into those familiar patterns; it was trying to redefine what a historical drama could be.

10 ’80s Shows That Rewrote The Rules Of Television

In the 1970s, TV shows often felt like individual episodes with their own stories, and were created with the idea that television was a place for public discussion. By the 1980s, however, shows became more focused on competition and attracting viewers. Networks started using catchy premises, more dramatic storylines, and ongoing plots to encourage people to tune in every week.