With a brand new highlyyyy anticipated show heading our way very, very soon, there’s no time like the present to give you the low-down on all the Sean Bean shows that simply must get on your radar! And if you’re a crime drama fan this seems to be his forte so you won’t be disappointed!
This City is Ours
Stream on BBC iPlayer from Sunday 23rd March
Kicking things off with a bang, say hellooooo to This City is Ours! In this thrilling new drama Sean Bean will step into the shoes of Ronnie Phelan, Liverpool’s notorious gang leader. When he decides it might be time to hang up his crown, there becomes a battle for power between his son Jamie (Jack Mullen) and his trusted friend/ business partner Michael Kavanagh (James Nelson-Joyce)! With Sean Bean in the lead, this show’s got drama, family feuds and enough edge to keep you hooked from start to finish!
Snowpiercer
Stream now on ITVX
Fresh to free TV, this 35-time award-winning drama plunges you into a frozen dystopia! After global warming reached its peak, scientists attempted to cool the planet–only to thrust Earth into an icy apocalypse. Now humanity’s last survivors are trapped aboard a constantly moving train, belonging to renown engineer Mr Wilford (Sean Bean). Equipped with a god-like attitude as ruler of the train, he’s a cold, authoritarian controlling figure who punishes “dissenters” harshly! With themes of social injustice, class warfare and survival politics, this series will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat. Buckle up because this is one train ride you won’t forget!
World on Fire
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Explosions, espionage and extraordinary courage – welcome to World on Fire. From minute one, this gripping war drama will immerse you into the chaos of World War II, following ordinary people across different countries as their lives are impacted by the devastating conflict. From the streets of Manchester to the battlefields of Europe, this high-stakes drama shares a story of love, survival and resistance. This is NOT just a war story, it’s a rollercoaster of betrayal, bravery and hope!
Sean Bean stars as Douglas Bennet, a deeply compassionate and principled man struggling to keep his family together as the war wages on. Alongside him, expect to see appearances from Lesley Manville, Helen Hunt, Greg Sulkin, Arthur Darvill and many more familiar faces!
Sharpe
Stream on U
Prepare to step onto the battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars with Richard Sharpe (Sean Bean), a tough soldier who rises through the ranks of the British Army with his sheer courage, cunning, and his mighty-fine use of a sword ! From brutal skirmishes to dangerous espionage, he battles ruthless enemies, snobby officers and his own past, proving time and time again that he’s the soldier you would want in your corner.
Time
Stream on BBC iPlayer
This gritty, intense and emotional prison drama throws you behind the bars with Mark Cobden (Sean Bean), a mild-mannered man attempting to navigate both the harsh reality of life inside, and the guilt after accidentally killing a man. Alongside him stands, Eric McNally (Stephen Graham), a dedicated prison officer torn between upholding the law and protecting his family. With powerful performances, raw tension and challenging plots, this isn’t just a prison story–it’s an exploration of guilt, redemption and survival in a system that shows no mercy.
Expect to also see Bella Ramsey, Siobhan Finneran, Jodie Whittaker and Tamara Lawrence!
Accused
Stream on ITVX and STV Player
One choice changes everything… Accused is an anthology crime drama where every episode is a new mystery. The show throws you straight into the courtroom, leaving you to piece together what happened, why and whether the accused are truly guilty. Did they make a terrible mistake, a desperate decision or were they truly innocent all along? Accused will have you guessing until the final verdict drops!
Sean Bean stars in the episode Tracie’s Story as a reserved English teacher with a transgender alter-ego!
Marriage
Stream on BBC iPlayer
Set against the backdrop of their everyday lives, Marriage explores the complexities of the long-term marriage between Emma (Nicola Walker) and Ian (Sean Bean) with the highs, the lows and the life-changing moments of a couple that’s been through it all! With nearly 30-years together, this raw, honest and captivating drama will show that even the smallest moments in a relationship can change everything!
Now you can’t write a Sean Bean article without an honorary mention to Game of Thrones! I mean where would House Stark be without Eddard!
