Delaney’s plan begins to come together
Four episodes in, what isTaboo?
Yes, its Tom Hardy doing weird, brooding Tom Hardy things, but besides that what is it?
Episode 4 includes all of that, while also becoming the 1814 BritishOceans Elevenremake that weve always needed.
Credit: FX
Wow, thats almost too perfect (sorry, Affleck).
Like theOceansfranchise, not everything in this episode was perfect (looking at you,Oceans Twelve).
That was troubling to watch.
Taboos fourth chapter begins with Delaney doing typical Delaney things.
Hes sitting pantless in front of his fireplace and having visions of floating in water.
Hes snapped out of it by government soldiers banging down the front door.
Like Delaney predicted, theyve come for Lorna.
Before they can get to her, Delaney takes her aside to tell her that she must hold out.
Easier said than done as shes taken to a dark, disgusting prison and brought to face Coop.
The kings right-hand man isnt there to play good cop.
Ive been told to await a better offer, she replies.
This revelation causes him to proclaim that they will withdraw from negotiations regarding India.
Seen but not heard during Stranges rant is Godfrey, Delaneys inside man.
They cant kill you.
but they will crucify your name, Godfrey says tenderly, rubbing Delaneys hand.
They will crucify all those around you.
Pulling away, Delaney replies, But I dont keep anybody around me that doesnt deserve what they get.
Not the way to treat your confidential informant.
I have a use for you, declares Delaney.
services being locked down with a bag of gold.
Upon returning home, Delaney has some explaining to do to Lorna.
You said I was a weakness, she says.
We are the ships, you are the river, quips Lorna.
Delaneys art of chemistry continues in a strange, unnerving scene.
Returning home drunk, Thorne can tell that shes been thinking of Delaney.
he asks, moving his hand up her nightgown.
Where he leads, I will follow.
Against her wishes, he takes off his clothes, climbing on top of her.
NEXT: The heist is on!
Having become fast friends, Delaney and Cholmon (better nickname?)
Hiring Cholmon, Delaney vows to get him the ingredient.
Walking away covered in blood, he catches a glimpse of the young boy watching.
Thats going to give him nightmares, but that does run in the family.
TheThrees Companyreboot continues at the Delaney house.
Today, the breakfast topic is two letters Delaney received.
Before he parties with members of high society, he has some less distinguished people to visit.
Stop one is to see Helga, booking her and some of her girls for the night.
Next up is Atticus.
What is clear is that theyre planning a robbery.
Not ones to make a quiet arrival, Delaney and Lorna draw many eyes upon their entrance.
Judging by the horror on the faces of the ladies, youre known, she teases.
Initially, believing he was crazy when he left England, Delaney views the power as a gift.
Its the devil, she differs.
Dumbarton comes in and ruins the moment, which causes an embarrassed Zilpha to run off.
The Americans are the ones who sent that man to kill Delaney.
Impressed and maybe nervous, they have decided to up their offer.
They are willing to throw Zilpha into the deal, which would give them a life of anonymity together.
While hes being offered the women he loves, another key element of Delaneys plan is being executed.
If I were to have intentions regarding James, would I have to be wary of you?
A drunk Geary spots Delaney, approaches him, and screams about his relationship with Zilpha.
Delaney punches him and drags his brother-in-law outside before the secret totally comes out.
The whole party follows, waiting to see what the crazed man could do.
Zilpha begs her brother to stop.
The fact that she called him James only infuriates Geary more.
You fed her, he yells at Delaney.
And you lay your hands on me in my society.
And now I will have my satisfaction.
Geary demands to know.
Not usually one to avoid a fight, Delaney is silent as the episode ends.
What did you think?
Did the Delaney invasion of his sister go too far?
Will Delaney accept Gearys challenge?
