Ep 4. Sharpe's Enemy

Sharpe season 1 episode 4, titled "Sharpe's Enemy," follows the British Army officer, Richard Sharpe, on his mission to destroy a French gun battery in Spain during the Napoleonic Wars.

As the episode begins, Sharpe and his company embark on a dangerous journey to attack the gun battery, led by a Spanish guerrilla leader named Teresa Moreno. However, they soon find themselves surrounded by the French army and are forced to retreat.

Sharpe then meets with a fellow British officer, Major Ducos, who informs him of a secret mission to capture a French general, who is known to be traveling through the area. Sharpe agrees to take on the mission, and with the help of Teresa, they launch a surprise attack on the French convoy.

During the attack, Sharpe comes face to face with his nemesis, a French officer named Ducos, who has a personal vendetta against Sharpe. The two engage in a heated battle, which results in Sharpe being taken captive by the French.

While imprisoned, Sharpe meets a fellow prisoner, a young Spanish officer named Ramon, who shares his desire for revenge against the French. Together, they come up with a plan to escape and rejoin Teresa and the British army.

As they make their escape, Sharpe and Ramon are pursued by Ducos and his men. In a thrilling showdown, Sharpe and Ducos face off one last time, with the fate of the mission hanging in the balance.

"Sharpe's Enemy" is a gripping episode that showcases the bravery and determination of Sharpe and his team as they face seemingly insurmountable odds. The episode also explores the complex relationships between the British, Spanish, and French during the tumultuous period of the Napoleonic Wars, and the high stakes of espionage and warfare.