Sharpe 1993
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 5, 1993
- Last Aired
- November 9, 2008
- Format
- 7 seasons · 18 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~27 hours (90 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E3 "Sharpe's Honour" (★ 8.5/10)
- Network
- ITV1
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
What is Sharpe?
The television series Sharpe is a British production that features a fictional British soldier as the main character. The series is based on a number of novels by Bernard Cornwell, with most episodes adapting the books.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- May 5, 1993
- Last aired
- Nov 9, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- War & Politics, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 35 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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Overview
The television series Sharpe is a British production that features a fictional British soldier as the main character. The series is based on a number of novels by Bernard Cornwell, with most episodes adapting the books. The show was produced by Celtic Films and Picture Palace Films for the ITV network. Filming for the series took place in various locations, including Turkey, the Crimea, England, Spain, and Portugal. The series originally aired from 1993 to 1997 and stars Sean Bean as the hero of the show. The character of Richard Sharpe is the central figure in the series, which is set in the Napoleonic Wars. In addition to the initial run, ITV later announced plans to produce new episodes. The series features Sean Bean in the title role, bringing the character to life on screen.
Should you watch it?
“Sean Bean stars as a British soldier fighting across Europe during the Napoleonic Wars.”
- based on novels by Bernard Cornwell
- authentic international filming locations
- series production spanned multiple distinct time periods
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on military conflicts and literary adaptations.
The series depicts military conflict consistent with its Napoleonic War setting.
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Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sharpe's Rifles Mytharc May 5, 1993
- E2 Sharpe's Eagle Mytharc May 12, 1993
Season 2 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sharpe's Company Mytharc May 25, 1994
- E2 Sharpe's Enemy Core Jun 1, 1994
- E3 Sharpe's Honour Mytharc Jun 8, 1994
Season 3 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sharpe's Gold Mytharc Apr 12, 1995
- E2 Sharpe's Battle Core Apr 19, 1995
- E3 Sharpe's Sword Mytharc Apr 26, 1995
Season 4 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sharpe's Regiment Mytharc May 1, 1996
- E2 Sharpe's Siege Core May 8, 1996
- E3 Sharpe's Mission Mytharc May 15, 1996
Season 5 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sharpe's Revenge Mytharc May 7, 1997
- E2 Sharpe's Justice Core May 14, 1997
- E3 Sharpe's Waterloo Mytharc May 21, 1997
Season 6 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sharpe's Challenge - Part 1 Mytharc Apr 23, 2006
- E2 Sharpe's Challenge - Part 2 Mytharc Apr 24, 2006
Season 7 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sharpe's Peril - Part 1 Mytharc Nov 2, 2008
- E2 Sharpe's Peril - Part 2 Mytharc Nov 9, 2008
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
Sean Bean portrays the protagonist Richard Sharpe.
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place during the Napoleonic Wars.
Is the series based on books?
Yes, most episodes are based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell.
Where was the series filmed?
Filming locations included Turkey, the Crimea, England, Spain, and Portugal.
Who produced the series?
Celtic Films and Picture Palace Films produced the series for the ITV network.
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