Around the world there are people of different cultures who take actions and decisions that seem out of the ordinary to the average westerner. Considered taboo, these people and their stories are now being known.
Where to Watch Taboo • Seizoen 1
12 Episodes
Food
A1
FoodTaboo investigates the fine line between what is food and what is forbidden. It looks at the eating of durian, insects, cobra, fugu, and dog.
Healers
A2
HealersGo beyond science to examine the mysterious powers of healers who derive their strength from what other cultures may consider illegitimate or unproven.
Tattoo
A3
TattooExplore the art of tattoos from the deadly serious markings of headhunters to bloody scarification rituals in Africa, and on to Western artists who use their bodies as a canvas.
Voodoo
A4
VoodooExperience the dark side with religion's ultimate outcast. Trace how voodoo has grown in diversity and become taboo, even in cultures where it is widely practiced.
Witchcraft
A5
WitchcraftTake a secret look at our darkest ritual - black magic. Explore the nature of power itself, and how it both elevates and corrupts our species.
Marriage
A6
MarriageAttend and elaborate--yet illegal--ceremony in India, watch as one man's two wives prepare him for a third bride, and witness same-sex partners exchange vows in Europe.
Drugs
A7
DrugsTake a trip from traditional acceptance to modern rejection, exploring how drugs are used in ancient cultures and why they are prohibited in modern ones.
Evil Spirits
A8
Evil SpiritsTaboo looks at practices regarding spirits. It goes to Philippians, to observe and exorcism. It visits Brazil to see a conjurer cast a death spell. It also heads to Zimbabwe to interview a women haunted by spirits of her family.
Sexuality
A9
SexualityCross the line of defined gender and plunge into the lives of people living in the gray area of sexuality.
Death
A10
DeathDelve into the ultimate unknown that awaits us all. Experience how different cultures deal with death by preparing lavish funerals, bonfires, and ancient rituals.
Test of Faith
A11
Test of FaithWatch as religious beliefs are put to the extreme test through taboo practices that display a common belief: the stronger your faith, the more you can ask of your God.
Blood Sports
A12
Blood SportsExplore the human fascination with violence as sport, and see how it taps into hidden corners of our common heritage.
