Taboo, an FX/BBC crime series, debuted in January 2017, with Tom Hardy playing the enigmatic Delaney, who has just returned to London after having spent many years living in Africa. The show was well regarded for its cast, plotline, and tone and had an eight-episode season. After airing its initial season, the show was picked up for a second one, but almost nine years later, fans are still waiting for the beginning of season two.In a recent interview with Steven Knight, the creator of Taboo, he discussed season two's development. Knight and Hardy have both been working on developing content for a second season and have some ideas. Knight also stated that the development process is primarily one of timing and scheduling rather than anything else.What have Steven Knight and others said about Taboo Season 2?In January 2026, Steven Knight (the creator of Taboo) told Radio Times that he and Tom Hardy had discussed Taboo season 2, and he thinks they know how they can move forward with the story, but need to find the time to make it due to busy schedules. Knight has also had a lot of requests for a second series from fans outside the UK.Knight's comments are significant because he indicates that they are still very much considering making season 2 part of their future plans. He hasn't indicated a timeframe for when production will begin or if it has started, but he did suggest that both he and Hardy have plans in place to continue with this show. There has been lots of speculation regarding the status of the show since this announcement was made.Tom Hardy himself has also spoken about Taboo season 2 in the past. In interviews, Hardy has said the next season is "really, really important" to him. He explained that he and Knight want to do it well, and the story needs careful thought. Hardy added that they are still playing with ideas for the plot and want the next season to be fulfilling for fans.In another interview in 2022, Knight referenced that six of the eight episodes for season 2 had already been planned and that they were only being delayed because of the two of them being unable to schedule the time together to film due to both Hardy's and Knight's busy schedules.Early on in Taboo's history, back in 2017, shortly after Taboo was first renewed, both producers (BBC and FX) and broadcasters expressed a desire to develop future seasons of the series. There have always been positive comments made about future seasons by cast and crew members shortly after the completion of the first season. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn 2025, Tom Hardy reaffirmed to fans that work on Taboo Season 2 is definitely going ahead, confirming in an interview that there was "writing that at the moment." He had other projects he was working on at the same time, which caused him and Knight to not be able to work together.Why has the wait been so long, and what might happen next?Many factors contributed to what delayed Taboo Season 2’s release. First off, scheduling has been an ongoing problem for both Knight and Hardy due to their other commitments taking precedence over Taboo. Knight has been busy doing excellent work on Peaky Blinders and SAS: Rogue Heroes, while Hardy has acted in several recent large-scale action films, such as Venom, among others.Additionally, Covid impacted numerous television and film productions globally. This caused considerable delays in their original planning for when to shoot the second season. In a previous interview, Knight indicated they once believed they could start shooting during the second half of 2023, but that time frame has been pushed back considerably.Fans have mixed feelings about the long wait. Some remain hopeful and excited that Knight and Hardy are still committed to the idea. These fans note that the creators have not abandoned the show and that there are scripts ready. Other fans feel frustrated by the slow pace and long delays. Some online discussions even express worry that the show might never return if the two main creators stay busy with other projects.At this time, there is no confirmed date for Taboo Season 2, nor do we know when filming is set to begin. Many reports speculate that if Hardy's & Knight's schedules eventually align, production could begin as early as 2026.At present, perhaps the most relevant news from fans' perspectives is the continued conversations between Knight & Hardy regarding Season 2, as well as an established plan for moving forward. Recent comments from Knight add to the possibility of the show returning one day. The big question now appears to revolve around timing as opposed to whether or not there will actually be a second season.At the end of the day, Taboo could still fulfill the entire vision its creators originally had. For the fanbase that enjoyed the first season and those who found their interest in James Delaney's dark universe, the door is still open on another chapter in this story. Fans can continue to keep hope alive that they will eventually get to see the talented duo of Hardy & Knight on season 2 of the show.