Dominic Copeland

Dominic Copeland
Holby City character
David Ames as Dominic Copeland
First appearance	"Second Life" 23 April 2013
Portrayed by	David Ames
Information
Occupation	CT2 (2017-) CT1 (2016) F2 (2015–16) F1 (2013–15)
Family	Barry Copeland (father) Carol Copeland (mother)

Dominic "Dom" Copeland (formerly Darren Copeland) is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, played by actor David Ames. He first appeared in the series fifteen episode "Second Life", broadcast on 23 April 2013. Dom arrives at Holby City hospital as an F1 on Keller Ward being mentored by Antoine Malick (Jimmy Akingbola) and later Sacha Levy (Bob Barrett). The character was originally introduced for several episodes and featured in a storyline with Malick. But producers decided to reintroduce the character on a permanent basis with Dom returning in January 2014.

Dom is a complex character who enjoys causing trouble and creating different personalities to suit his desired outcome of a situation. His manipulative behaviour has seen him lie under oath and attempt to ruin his colleagues careers. His reintroduction signalled a rivalry with Arthur Digby (Rob Ostlere) and a friendship with Zosia March (Camilla Arfwedson). He goes onto develop a close friendship with Arthur that proves significant to his character development. Writers also made changes to his personality by placing Dom alongside senior staff with "strong moral compasses" who help him to become a "better person". The character shares romantic relationships with agency nurse Kyle Greenham (Alan Morrisey) and patient Lee Canon (Jamie Nichols). The latter subjects him to a violent attack which affects his career at the hospital. Critic Anthony D. Langford from TheBacklot.com has often praised the character for not being stereotypical. While other reviews have labelled him "bad" and "sneaky".

Dom arrives on Keller Ward while Antoine Malick (Jimmy Akingbola) is in charge. He develops an attraction to Malick and they kiss. But when Malick rebuffs further advances, Dom becomes vengeful. When Malick acts on a DNR on an infamous serial killer, Amanda Layton (Ruth Gemmell), Dom fabricates the version of events. He later lies in court to ruin Malick's career. But when he is found out he is suspended.