But, of course, not everyone has been shell-shocked by the show's sheer brilliance. Some critics have panned the series, calling it confusing, meandering, and even boring. Ouch, that's got to hurt the cast and crew's feelings.
One critic even went so far as to say that Taboo is like a bad boy - it's alluring and seducing at first, but ultimately unreliable and unfulfilling. Harsh words, indeed. But, hey, at least the show is consistent in its inconsistency, right?
On the other hand, some critics have praised the show's unique and unapologetic take on period drama. I mean, who needs history lessons when you can have gritty and graphic scenes instead? It's like the show is saying, "Hey, history is cool, but let's make it cool."
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