Copper: Season 1

This series is set in the `Five Points' area of New York City, the slums, in 1864; shortly before the end of the Civil War. The principle characters are a Five Points' police detective recently returned from the war whose wife mysteriously disappeared while he was away; his wealthy friend and former commanding officer who lives in a mansion in upscale Manhattan; and a black doctor who is a dear friend of the detective and who once saved the detective's wealthy friend's life during the war by amputating his shattered leg.The story revolves around the detective's relentless search for information regarding his wife's disappearance; the interplay between those residing in Five Points and the wealthy who resided in luxury in upscale New York; and the impact of the Civil War on happenings in New York and in Five Points --- with some truly fascinating characters thrown in for good measure.What makes the series so remarkable, besides its fascinating plot with its unexpected twists and turns and the marvelous acting, are the incredibly realistic street scenes; the settings, both inside and out, which are so authentic that one can only wonder where the series was filmed and how much it must have cost; and the way in which so many historical events stemming from the Civil War are worked into the storyline. The conclusion of the series also deserves mention, for it is not only surprising, but also a bit humorous and very satisfying.I stumbled across this mini-series on BBC America while searching for something worth watching on TV. (As most of us do all too frequently) It turned out to be a stroke of luck, since I had never before watched BBC America and this turned out to be the best mini-series of any kind that I've ever seen. I think you'll like it too, but keep in mind that there is much adult material in this series and it is therefore not for children.

Since K Harris has provided such an excellent introduction to this series, I can skip that and simply say that my husband and I both loved this series. Nor is it a foregone conclusion that the two of us will share such high esteem for something. Perhaps it's not all that surprising in this case, however, since Tom Fontana is the creator of the show for BBC America, and I don't believe either of us has ever ranked anything Fontana has done at less than five stars - ten if they were available. Although many of the reviews I read here praised the historical grounding of this series, I notice that some fault at least some of the stories in individual episodes. Since I was not aware of the show until I bought it on DVD, whereupon we watched two or three episodes a night on sequential nights, trying to go slowly to make it last, I was probably less aware of individual episodes and experienced it more as one continuous story. That said, however, it was a story that never disappointed. Indeed, we soon turned around and watched it again for the history (which is flawless), the atmosphere, and the fine performances. And for me, it has passed a different sort of test, which is that out of nowhere, with no apparent stimulus, it recurs to my mind on at least a weekly basis. Other shows for which I have very high regard - Mad Men or Breaking Bad, to take two at random - do not do that, much though I've enjoyed them. In contrast, Copper comes back to mind more as an important personal experience might. It got under my skin somehow, as though I'd lived it instead of simply watched it. For me this is quite rare but it certainly inspires me to recommend the show as highly as I can for anyone who likes the offbeat and the brilliant.

#SaveCopperTVGood morning.I'm an officer, and member, of the " Bring Back Copper - Letter Writing Consortium ". Just one part of a combined fellowship, which includes many of the "Save Copper" groups, and we're growing daily.Today, I wish to reach the fans throughout the world. Those who may, or may not be aware, of the series cancellation by the BBCA.I'd like for you to take the time, and read through these links. It's your choice, if you wish to participate, and to pass on this information to others.-1) An "organized" mob, aiming to "Bring Back Copper" ( a FB group ) = [...]2) "Save Copper", a FB page = [...]3) The "original" petition = [...]4) The second petition = [...]5) The third petition ( may or may not, work ) =[...]-A hopeless Detective Corcoran, on a devoid balcony ... shouldn't be the last scene, for a fan to remember.

Some of the DVDs were poorly made and I got skips when I tried to watch it.

I second the positive reviews for this series. I loved it when it was being shown on television. I was impressed by the attention to detail, in background action and props. If you want more information and one of the best DVD releases, buy the DVD of this show. The extras are worth the purchase price. Extras are on every one of the three discs, including commentary from various actors. The final episode has the actors so engrossed in the story, they almost forget to comment. The information on costumes, characters and many other subjects make watching the series more entertaining. This is one of the best compilations I've ever purchased, and I've purchased quite a few tv series. I remember thinking that the lighting was dark while watching on tv, but the DVD seems brighter. Or maybe I got used to the darkness since they didn't have electricity in the 1860's! Highly recommended purchase. I am looking forward to season two.