The mini-series "Taboo" tells the story of an adventurer named James Delaney, who returns to the British capital after a long trip to Africa and learns of his father's death. Upon inheriting his rights, James receives a small island in the north of the United States. As a result, James finds himself in the midst of intrigue and corrupt dealings. It turns out that several companies and individuals are vying to seize the small piece of land called Nootka.