Sharpe

Name: Sharpe
Genre: War & Politics, Action & Adventure
Cast: Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Jason Salkey, Pete Postlethwaite, John Tams

1993·Show

·18Episodes in7Seasons·

8.4

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and violent

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline8
Violence8
Tension7

Heart

Cathartic

Catharsis7
Pathos6
Romance5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay6
Dark Humor3
Situational Comedy2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Rewatchability7
Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Acting8
Character Depth8
Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Music Composition7
Sound Centrality7

Energy

High

Thrilling and violent

Fast from start to finish.

Sharpe is thrilling, violent, and tense.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline8High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Violence8Physical conflict and intensity.
Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare2Frightening moments and scares.

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Warfare10Battles, strategy, and conflict.

Heart

Medium

Cathartic

Emotionally, it's cathartic.

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All heart traits

Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.

Related traits

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some sharp wit.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.

Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

World

Medium

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around history, war, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Historical10Period settings and real events.
Warfare10Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.

Class & Capitalism6Wealth, power, and inequality.
Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

High

Standout performances and characters

The performances and characters stand out.

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All craft traits

Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

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Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Educational6Informative and instructive.

Style

High

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.

Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Sharpe is a British series of television dramas starring Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe, a fictional British soldier in the Napoleonic Wars. Sharpe is the hero of a number of novels by Bernard Cornwell; most, though not all, of the episodes are based on the books. Produced by Celtic Films and Picture Palace Films for the ITV network, the series was shot mainly in Turkey and the Crimea, although some filming was also done in England, Spain and Portugal. The series originally ran from 1993 to 1997. In 2004, as part of ITV's new set of drama, ITV announced that it intended to produce new episodes of Sharpe, in co-production with BBC America, loosely based on his time in India, with Sean Bean continuing his role as Sharpe. Sharpe's Challenge is a two-part adventure; part one premiered on ITV on 23 April 2006, with part two being shown the following night. With more gore than earlier episodes, the show was broadcast by BBC America in September 2006.

Napoleonic WarsHistorical ActionBritish DramaMilitary AdventureSean BeanCharacter-FocusedGrittyPeriod PieceEspionageBattle Sequences

Actors

Sean Bean

Richard Sharpe

Daragh O'Malley

Patrick Harper

Jason Salkey

Rifleman Harris

Pete Postlethwaite

Obadiah Hakeswill

John Tams

Daniel Hagman

Assumpta Serna

Teresa Moreno

Philip Whitchurch

William ‘Sweet William’ Frederickson

Alexis Denisof

Rossendale

Brian Cox

Major Hogan

Abigail Cruttenden

Jane Gibbons

Michael Byrne

Major Nairn

David Troughton

Sir Arthur Wellesley

Michael Mears

Rifleman Cooper

Lyndon Davies

Ben Perkins

Paul Trussell

Isaiah Tongue

Hugh Fraser

Lord Wellington

Julian Fellowes

Major Dunnett

Hugh Ross

Major Mungo Monroe

Diana Pérez

Ramona, Ramona Harper

Lex Shrapnel

Cpt. Lawrence

Oliver Chris

Leonard

Elizabeth Hurley

Lady Farthingdale

Lucy Brown

Celia Burroughs

Padma Lakshmi

Madhuvanthi

Toby Stephens

William Dodd

Michael Elwyn

Sir Samuel Rawlinson

Alyy Khan

Mohan Singh

Robert Morgan

Maj. Jack Collett

James Purefoy

Jack Spears

Caroline Langrishe

Lady Anne Camoynes

James Laurenson

Maj. Gen. Hector Ross, Major General Hector Ross

Philip Anthony

Stanwyck

Mark Strong

Col. Brand

Christian Rodska

Crake

Norman Rossington

Horatio Havercamp

Benedict Taylor

Col. William Lawford

Adam James

Cpt. Philip Carline

Alexander Armstrong

Rossendale

John Savident

Sir Barstan Maxwell

Diana Payan

Mrs. Grey

Stéphane Cornicard

French Colonel, Col. Maillot

Milton Johns

Hopkinson

Leon Lissek

Juliot

Amira Casar

Catherine

Christopher Villiers

Colonel Horace Bampfylde

Olivier Pierre

General Calvet

Sylvester Morand

Colonel Henri Lassan

Michael Cochrane

Sir Henry Simmerson, Simmerson

Christian Brendel

Compte de Maquerre

Levend Yılmaz

French Surgeon

John Tordoff

Dr. Kenefick

Danny Cunningham

Robinson

Jim McManus

Smithers

Peter Wear

Minister

Ercüment Balakoğlu

Gaston

Tim Bentinck

Captain Murray

Martin Jacobs

Major William Lawford

Simón Andreu

Major Vivar

Malcolm Jamieson

Colonel de L'Eclin

Kerry Shale

James Rothschild

Richard Ireson

Sergeant Williams

Daniel Craig

Berry

Neil Dudgeon

Gibbons

Féodor Atkine

Major Pierre Ducos, Ducos

Gavan O'Herlihy

Cpt. Leroy

Paul Bigley

Dobbs

Marc Warren

Cpt. Rymer

Louise Germaine

Sally Clayton

Peter Gunn

Clayton

Scott Cleverdon

Lt. Harry Price

Clive Francis

Windham

Nicholas Jones

Col. Fletcher

William Mannering

Ensign William Matthews

Jason Durr

Lord Benedict Kiely

Allie Byrne

Lady Lucy Kiely

Ian McNeice

Runciman

Oliver Cotton

Loup

Siri Neal

Juanita

Liam Carney

O'Rourke

Phelim Drew

Donaju

Robert Hands

Lt. Jenkins

Cécile Paoli

Madame Lucille DuBert, Lucille Castineau

Jeremy Child

Lord Farthingale

Helena Michell

Sarah Dubreton

Tony Haygarth

Pot Au Feu

François Guétary

Dubreton

Nicholas Rowe

Lt. Gilliand

Alice Krige

La Marquesa Dorada

Nickolas Grace

Father Hacha

Ron Cook

Napoleon

Matthew Scurfield

El Matarife

Ricardo Vélez

Mendora

Jay Benedict

Verigny

James Saxon

Vaughan

Anna Savva

Mother Superior

Mark Burns

Pakenham

Jayne Ashbourne

Ellie Nugent

Rosaleen Linehan

Bess Nugent

Peter Eyre

Will Nugent

Abel Folk

El Casco

Ian Shaw

Lt. Ayres

Philip McGough

Provost Marshal

Velibor Topic

Dragomirov

Beatrice Rosen

Marie Angelique

Raza Jaffrey

Lance Naik Singh

Steve Speirs

Wormwood

David Robb

Major Tredinnick

Caroline Carver

Mrs Tredinnick

Luke Ward-Wilkinson

Ensign Percival Beauclere

Jonathan Moore

Rev Watkin

Charles Venn

Deever

Ryan Pope

Quilter

Jonny Coyne

Croop

Pascal Langdale

Major Joubert

Nandana Sen

Maharani Padmini

Amit Behl

Corporal Barabbas Hakeswill

Peter-Hugo Daly

Sgt. Bickerstaff

Thierry Hancisse

Sgt. Bonnet

Nicholas Blane

Crosby

Shruti Vyas

Lalima

Graham McTavish

McRae

Gary Dunnington

Major Stokes

Toby Regbo

Ensign

Aurélien Recoing

Col. Gudin

Paul Bettany

Prince William of Orange

Oliver Tobias

Rebeque

Neil Dickson

Uxbridge

Nicholas Irons

Harry Price

Martin Cochrane

Macduff

Owen Brenman

Witherspoon

Shaughan Seymour

Lt Col Ford

Jane Merrow

Duchess of Richmond

Janek Lesniak

Dutch Captain

Emily Mortimer

Lass

Patrick Fierry

Col. Leroux

Stephen Moore

Berkeley

John Kavanagh

Father Curtis

Vernon Dobtcheff

Don Felipe

Pat Laffan

Connelly

Morgan Jones

Kelly

Crew

Directed by:

Tom Clegg

Written by:

Eoghan Harris, Russell Lewis, Charles Wood

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Where can I stream Sharpe legally?

Sharpe is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sharpe worth watching?

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sharpe rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Sharpe have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 18 episodes.

When did Sharpe air?

S1S2S3S4S5S6S7

It ran from 1993 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Sharpe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Türkiye, Portugal.

In how many countries can I watch Sharpe?

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sharpe in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sharpe use?

Redemption Equals DeathCompanion CubeBald of EvilSliding Scale of Idealism vs. CynicismMr. FanserviceFriendly SniperIn Name OnlyHollywood TacticsBadass PreacherReality Is UnrealisticDouble MeaningThe Dragonand 140 more

TV Tropes lists 152 storytelling tropes for Sharpe, including Redemption Equals Death, Companion Cube, Bald of Evil.

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Questions about Sharpe

Where can I stream Sharpe legally?

Is Sharpe worth watching?

What is Sharpe rated?

How many seasons does Sharpe have?

When did Sharpe air?

What language is Sharpe in?

In how many countries can I watch Sharpe?

What tropes does Sharpe use?

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Overall

Warfare

Historical

Adrenaline

Violence

Character Depth

Acting

World Immersion

Intrigue