Copper
Copper
| 11 October 2012 (USA)
SEASON & EPISODES
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  • Season 2 : 2013 | 13 Episodes

    EP1 Home, Sweet Home Jun 23, 2013

    February 5, 1865. Five Points remains a bedlam. Young men are dying and disappearing at an alarming rate and a career criminal is terrorizing the Sixth Ward. With pressures from Tammany Hall raining down upon the police force, Detective Kevin Corcoran and the coppers of the Sixth Ward must follow the guidance of returned ward leader, General Brendan Donovan. Meanwhile, Doctor Matthew Freeman visits his mentor and is presented with an attractive offer that will cause a rift in his marriage. Uptown, Robert Morehouse and Elizabeth Haverford make plans for their wedding and Confederate spy Kennedy’s execution. In the tombs, Francis Maguire is set to learn his fate.

    EP2 Aileen Aroon Jun 30, 2013

    As more corpses of young men are found and others continue to disappear, Corcoran leaves no stone unturned in his search for answers. General Brendan Donovan employs unseemly tactics to keep the murders out of the press. Meanwhile, as Sara readies herself to attend a dinner with Frederick Douglass at the Morehouse mansion, Doctor Matthew Freeman makes a drastic decision for the health of his community – forcing her to confront her past. With his fate decided, Maguire must fend for himself and realign his allegiances.

    EP3 The Children of the Battlefield Jul 07, 2013

    As Corcoran closes in on the Five Points murderers, his loyalties are tested. Francis Maguire embraces his new underworld position. Robert Morehouse and Elizabeth Haverford exchange vows.

    EP4 I Defy Thee to Forget Jul 14, 2013

    The Sixth Precinct's search for the killer of a fellow officer is derailed as Annie Reilly creates a rift in the Corcoran home. Madame Heissen discovers an unlikely ally. Elizabeth Morehouse soothes her conscience by aiding the Freemans. Francis Maguire finds himself crossing paths with old friends.

    EP5 A Morning Song Jul 21, 2013

    Five Points falls into a state of panic as a community safe haven is seized by one of the deadliest men in New York City. With both coppers and civilians at the mercy of a brilliant but unstable force, Detectives Kevin Corcoran and Andrew O'Brien, with Doctor Matthew Freeman and several coppers, race against time to restore peace to the Sixth Ward. As the coppers defend their home against an unrelenting foe, Francis Maguire sees an opportunity to settle a score with Corcoran.

    EP6 To One Shortly to Die Jul 28, 2013

    A murder demands Detective Kevin Corcoran work closely with an unlikely partner as General Brendan Donovan is eager to close the case cleanly. Meanwhile, Robert Morehouse makes a difficult decision regarding the trial of Kennedy, leading to a surprising change in the proceedings. With spring on the horizon, the Freemans welcome a loved one back into their arms and home; while Madame Eva Heissen and Ellen Corcoran discover shared secrets they both wrestle to keep hidden.

    EP7 The Hope Too Bright to Last Aug 04, 2013

    In his investigation, Detective Kevin Corcoran finds himself at an unusual dead end. Doctor Matthew Freeman is faced with the outbreak of a new and troubling illness sweeping Five Points. While Elizabeth tries to help with the Morehouse business, General Brendan Donovan enlists Madame Eva Heissen to gain leverage within his own affairs.

    EP8 Ashes Denote the Fire That Was Aug 18, 2013

    The greater COPPER family – Uptown and Five Points alike – gather around Detective Kevin Corcoran, who is reeling from a shocking loss. In a quest to cure the illness sweeping Five Points on a grander scale, Doctor Matthew Freeman steps beyond his role as physician. Robert Morehouse finds himself fighting to ensure that a tumultuous chapter of his past is dead and buried, and that he and his loved ones lives will continue to thrive.

    EP9 Think Gently of the Erring Aug 25, 2013

    Returning to the Precinct, Detective Kevin Corcoran is staggered when he discovers a new investigation has one close to him in chains. Racing to free his friend, Corcoran seeks help from those in power. However, General Brendan Donovan is consumed by an upcoming, major political and business move. Meanwhile, Doctor Matthew Freeman approaches Robert Morehouse to suggest a joint effort to aid the city.

    EP10 The Fine Ould Irish Gintleman Sep 01, 2013

    Detective Kevin Corcoran begins to question the motives behind strongholds of the Five Points community, and he solicits coppers of the Sixth Precinct to suss out the truth. In a collision of public and private spheres, Robert Morehouse’s marriage creates strife in his business ventures. The Freeman family struggles to maintain their freedom and well-being while confronting bigots in their community.

    EP11 Good Heart and Willing Hand Sep 08, 2013

    Looming devastation to Five Points forces Detective Kevin Corcoran to take drastic, irrevocable action. Injuries old and new push Doctor Matthew Freeman to the breaking point. As Elizabeth Morehouse spirals further into addiction, intervention comes from the unlikeliest of sources.

    EP12 Beautiful Dreamer Sep 15, 2013

    On the move, evading retaliation, Detective Kevin Corcoran works to remain hidden while seeing through events he set in motion. Old loyalties are tested and unlikely friends are made as the people of Five Points and uptown struggle to maintain their foothold in a city driven by vengeance. A catastrophic national event shatters the hope of smooth post-war recovery for not only the people of New York City, but also the United States at large.

    EP13 The Place I Called My Home Sep 22, 2013

    In the wake of national tragedy, Detective Kevin Corcoran reels like the rest of the country. As Corcoran mourns with Robert Morehouse and Doctor Matthew Freeman, the three men decide to join a national effort once more. For the three friends, the mission elicits memories from the battlefield, resurfaces faces from the past, and creates opportunity for Five Points chaos to continue unabated.
    Reviews
    airsnob

    This show isn't without faults. The first few episodes are directed badly. When I was watching them, I realized that this is the first series BBC has filmed in America. About America. What they did was hire British TV Directors to film the first episodes when the show could have used a different style. If you turn on British prime time TV , much of it looks exactly like Copper. Except with probably worse sets. What they do is film a play. In America , this style won't get you far. Except with this show, first of all the material is so good. The writing is great, the subject matter, the historical accuracy, and most of the actors are so on point. Probably a little too heavy to be filmed in that style. It's an abrupt , style. With no music. No segways. Copper needed more in its first few episodes. But the show is too damn good to give up on. So you will get used to it. By the second season they got the directing figured out.. Another one of its faults is, the show like I said is filmed like a play. Sometimes story lines end to abruptly. For example in the second season we meet Buzzy, who seems a fine criminal. Alas he is gone within one episode , neatly killed by one of the regulars. That jarring , kind of abrubtness takes some getting used to. You do get used to it. But it's different for Americans to not watch a good character or story line be squeezed out of its life. This show is actually more realistic in that way too. But again Americans are accustomed to far too much drama to not feel at least slightly uncomfortable at first. Like - why didn't they play music there? Why did they just end that scene without the characters staring into space? What happened? Wow that was quick. Kind of thing. Some of the actors here aren't up to par. Most of the cast is so good that any daggers behind really show. So like with the small child Annie Rieley, she makes the common mistake of the Neb; overacting. At times hard to watch. A few others , not many at all, maybe one or two, needed to be either replaced or given some acting lessons on he spot. There are a few characters , like Sara Freeman are overly dramatic. Again, this is directed more like a play then a TV or movie and suffers for it. But let's talk about the wonderful things about this show. Why the devil it was canceled is beyond me! This is a Wonderrful show. I've never been one of those people to fall in lust with actors. But I found myself really getting sweet on the two main characters ESP. I swear, I haven't seen another show with such s good looking cast. Ouch.. They look like they were sent from heaven . This is just the most beautiful ensemble cast I've ever seen. All in all this show sets up to be absolutely worth it. This show could have afforded even more flaws. It's a great show and I challenge anyone to not enjoy it . ESP the Irish in America. Yes we aren't as Irish as the kids back home but we are just as damn proud.

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    brianehill

    I don't write reviews, but I will for this one in the hopes that just maybe the network that aired this great show will hear our cry and come to their senses. This show got it right on several levels. The acting was excellent and the story line was very interesting. The sets and filming were very well done and had that gritty "Gangs of New York" feel. I don't know what could have knocked it out of the slot with all the great reviews this series has had? Other than maybe a really intelligent reality show, which the planet so desperately needs. Nothing like being brought to the edge of your seat only to be knocked over the back of the couch. A great show that deserved a great run!

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    Hebitsukai

    The show presented me at first the interesting idea of a CSI/NCIS style show but in "cowboys" era. This was intended at first with Doctor Matthew Freeman (Ato Essandoh) getting evidences and study them with the means available at that time...solving crimes like that. But then they dropped this "motto" to a boring soap opera of pseudo-romantic bad relationships...tons of betrayals...and political interest struggles.No wonder the show was canceled after 2 seasons...because the second series became quite boring to watch. I confess that still couldn't find the patience to watch the last 4 episodes.The acting was very good by all of the actors...I particularly liked little Annie Reilly (played by awesome Kiara Glasco). She looks very petite (don't know how old is she IRL)...but she plays her part with so much matureness...that actually she looks like a young woman in a child's body. She is a great actress. Congratulations Kiara, and keep acting, PLEASE.5 out of 10 why?1st season 10... 2nd season 0... Therefore... 10/2=5 !

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    Franklie

    Despite being a fan of most of the actors and of the time period, this show seems to lack entertainment value. It seems like someone made a list of every negative thing that happened during the time period and then someone else tried to cram as much of it as possible into each episode forgoing an interesting story. It's a collage of hard times and hard people. There's nothing wrong with putting the story first and peppering it with history, so why not do it? The creators seem to be trying to make many statements, and they're good statements, but pulling us in with story rather than a bombardment of negative circumstances would work better. I watched all last season and have tried out this season, but I think I'm done watching. It's not providing anything but facts. I watch TV as escapism and the world of Copper doesn't provide an interesting place to be.

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