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Season 1 – Taboo

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Rituals and customs accepted in one culture may be thought of as downright bizarre in another. "Taboo" delves into that dichotomy, taking viewers across cultural borders to explore traditional beliefs and deliberate lifestyle choices, ranging from body modification and gender decisions to nudity and spiritual quests that test the limits of the human body.

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Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 01/31/2020
3/5
While the series is quite educational, the seemingly bizarre and sometimes-grotesque imagery can create a carnival-like quality that's more entertaining than informative. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/17/2019 Great show... says it is renewed but why hasn't any been done since 2017? See more 09/02/2019 Excellent story, acting and cinematography. Love this series. See more Read all reviews
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Adriana Marino

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 2002 Food What humans eat. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 2002 Healers Unorthodox healing practices that go beyond the confines of science, ranging from drinking one's own urine to a traditional blood ritual. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2002 Tattoo Various forms of skin art illustrate the border between acceptable and taboo. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2002 Bloodsports Lure and horror of ritualized violence. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2002 Voodoo A journey to the birthplace of voodoo in West Africa, where a man entrusts his daughter to a spirit that intends to kill her, then give her a new life. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 28, 2002 Witchcraft Supernatural powers. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 2002 Marriage Acceptable marriage practices based on culture. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 2002 Drugs The societal impact of mind-altering drug use. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 2002 Evil Spirits Good vs. evil spirits. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 2, 2002 Sexuality Boundaries between what is man and what is woman. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 9, 2002 Death Cultural dealings with death. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 23, 2002 Tests of Faith Extreme tests of faith. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 30, 2002 Rites of Passage Cultural practices guiding people into the next phase of life. Details

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Taboo — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Adriana Marino
Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 30, 2002