Top Coppers chronicles the escapades of detectives John Mahogany and Mitch Rust as they strive to cleanse the imaginary Justice City of its twisted criminal elements. The setting and characters are inspired by the classic American and British police dramas of the 1970s and 1980s, such as Starsky & Hutch and The Professionals, yet the show is not anchored to any particular era or location. Featuring exaggerated, comedic characters and amusing narratives, Top Coppers is rich with recognizable clichés and nods to the police and action genres, while also incorporating familiar British scenarios, challenges, and interpersonal dynamics.