Copper的背景设在了1860年代纽约城的五点区(最丑名昭著的犯罪多发区,《纽约黑帮》的故事发生地),主要讲述了一位年轻爱尔兰警察被迫一边周旋于曼哈顿上层社会和哈莱姆的黑人社区时间,一边与他不守规矩、极其危险的外来邻里们打交道的故事。 　　 Copper is a drama television series created by Tom Fontana and Will Rokos for BBC America. It is set in 1860s New York City during the American Civil War and stars Tom Weston-Jones as an Irish immigrant policeman, or "copper", who patrols the Five Points neighborhood. Other cast members include Kyle Schmid, Anastasia Griffith, and Franka Potente. The series is BBC America's first original scripted program after previously only airing co-productions and shows from the United Kingdom. Fontana, Rokos, Barry Levinson, and Christina Wayne are executive producers of the series. The first season of 10 episodes premiered on August 19, 2012. The series was renewed for a second season of 13 episodes, which premiered on June 23, 2013. On September 19, 2013, Copper's cancellation was announced, three days before its second season finale aired.