The semi-procedural widen its scope, bringing in more civic intrigue without losing any of that Law & Order: Historical Stabbing Unit grime. [21 Jun 2013, p.60]

Copper reveals not only the grim living conditions of 19th century New York, but also the implications of unchecked police power.

Intriguing cop show in Civil War New York--though neither the cop part nor Civil War part are entirely convincing.