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Adventurer James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa in 1814 along with fourteen stolen diamonds to seek vengeance after the death of his father.
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Adventurer James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa in 1814 along with fourteen stolen diamonds to seek vengeance after the death of his father.
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Episode 1
James Delaney returns to 1814 London after 10 years in Africa to claim a mysterious legacy left to him by his father.
Directed by Kristoffer NyholmWritten by Steven KnightGuest stars Franka Potente, Edward Fox, Martin Wimbush, Larrington Walker, Richard Syms, Peter Yapp, Jo Cameron Brown, Paul Bigley
Episode 2
As James Delaney assembles his league of the damned, an unexpected arrival threatens to disrupt his plans.
Directed by Kristoffer NyholmWritten by Steven KnightGuest stars Franka Potente, Philip Philmar, Jason Watkins, Daniel Tuite, Mark Gatiss, Ruby-May Martinwood, Sophie Ablett, Michael Kelly
Episode 3
James Delaney decides to take radical action in order to safeguard himself from those intent on his demise.
Directed by Kristoffer NyholmWritten by Steven KnightGuest stars Lewin Lloyd, Edward Fox, Jason Watkins, Mark Gatiss, Michael Kelly, Nicholas Woodeson, Jefferson Hall, Scroobius Pip
Episode 4
Blacklisted, James Delaney sets out to protect his business by any means necessary.
Directed by Kristoffer NyholmWritten by Steven KnightGuest stars Edward Fox, Tallulah Haddon, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Jason Watkins, Ruby-May Martinwood, Michael Kelly, Jefferson Hall, Scroobius Pip
Episode 5
James Delaney is blackmailed into a dangerous mission, whilst animosity between the Crown and Company escalates to a new level.
Directed by Anders EngströmWritten by Steven Knight, Ben HerveyGuest stars Lewin Lloyd, Tallulah Haddon, Christopher Fairbank, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Jason Watkins, Daniel Tuite, Mark Gatiss, Ruby-May Martinwood
Episode 6
The East India Company declares war on James Delaney, whilst a family revelation drives him into dark and haunted places.
Directed by Anders EngströmWritten by Steven Knight, Chips HardyGuest stars Larrington Walker, Tallulah Haddon, Christopher Fairbank, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Ruby-May Martinwood, Michael Kelly, Jefferson Hall, Scroobius Pip
Episode 7
A devastating betrayal puts James Delaney’s freedom in jeopardy, handing his enemies the opportunity they've been longing for.
Directed by Anders EngströmWritten by Steven KnightGuest stars Lewin Lloyd, Edward Fox, Tallulah Haddon, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Jason Watkins, Mark Gatiss, Ruby-May Martinwood, Michael Kelly
Episode 8
As James Delaney conspires to escape, an enraged Prince Regent unleashes one final plan to destroy him.
Directed by Anders EngströmWritten by Steven KnightGuest stars Lewin Lloyd, Tallulah Haddon, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Jason Watkins, Mark Gatiss, Michael Kelly, Scroobius Pip, Danny Ligairi
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Tom HardyJames Keziah Delaney
David HaymanBrace
Jonathan PryceStuart Strange
Oona ChaplinZilpha Geary
Richard DixonPettifer
Leo BillWilton
Edward HoggMichael 'Godders' Godfrey
Franka PotenteHelga
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Hardy Son & BakerUnited Kingdom
Scott Free ProductionsUnited Kingdom
