Copper is an American TV series created by Tom Fontana (The Borgias). First broadcast in 2012, it is set in New York City in the 19th century, the era of Irish emigration to the United States. Made up of 2 seasons, its filming was interrupted in 2013, however, following ratings deemed insufficient.
Copper follows the adventures of Kevin Corcoran, a young Irish cop living in New York, during the final years of the American Civil War.
From working-class Harlem to posh 5th Avenue, he and his friends try to solve local crimes, with the help of a black doctor and a wealthy investor living in the city’s affluent neighborhoods. But nothing is easy for the young policeman, who must unravel the crimes while grappling with a deep and terrible secret…
The arrival of Copper was very promising: created by Tom Fontana, a heavyweight in the genre, the series promised to achieve record ratings. But the result is rather disappointing: although supported by an interesting cast, the production’s lack of budget is a hindrance to the success of Copper’s story.
With overdone and sometimes crude (very pasta-cardboard) sets, an incoherent plot and an ultra-caricatured soundtrack, the series can’t seem to live up to its ambitions.
A rather unfortunate conclusion, which surely precipitated the end of the series after 2 seasons, in the absence of satisfactory ratings… A fine attempt, but one that’s unlikely to make a lasting impression!
3.60/5 (5 votes)
