I found this TV series/series of TV movies through one of the GOT commentaries in which cast members discuss how they came to know Sean Bean through the Sharpe series. Of course, he's now known for GOT and LOTR amongst many other big movies and tv shows, in which his character most likely died in. Strangely enough, he apparently only got the Sharpe role due to the other actor being injured on set and they needed a replacement. Decades later and the series is still endlessly beloved. If I'm being completely honest, I didn't love the first entry though. Slow building, cheesy, and dated Sharpe's Rifles comes in at just over 100 minutes, but it's not necessarily the easiest to get through. But perhaps it's hard to judge a film over 25 years old that was made during a time when TV movies aren't what they are today. It is entertaining and I admittedly wish Sean Bean would narrate my life, as his voice is the perfect balance of soothing & intense. But I can't say I'll be jumping at the opportunity to keep watching the Sharpe series.
6.5/10
6.5/10