The Copenhagen Test: Peacock’s New Sci-Fi Spy Thriller Lands This Month

Damian Ali
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A new mind-bending intelligence story joins the streaming lineup with a strong cast and a low-key debut

An exclusive image from the espionage thriller series The Copenhagen Test features actors Simu Liu as intelligence analyst Alexander Hale and Melissa Barrera as Michelle. The two characters stand back-to-back, looking in opposite directions with tense expressions in what appears to be a dimly lit library or archive room, indicated by the brick walls, wooden bookshelves labeled "LINGUISTICS," "MILITARY GEOGRAPHY," and "U.S. HISTORY," and the small knife Melissa Barrera's character is holding. The series, which follows Alexander Hale's journey after his brain is hacked, will debut on Peacock on December 27, 2025.

Melissa Barrera as Michelle and Simu Liu as Alexander Hale in The Copenhagen Test on Peacock: Image Courtesy of Peacock

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Peacock is rolling out a new science fiction spy thriller called The Copenhagen Test, and it’s arriving with a surprisingly quiet lead-up. The series premieres Saturday, Dec 27, on Peacock and centers on an intelligence analyst who discovers his brain has been hacked. Simu Liu stars as Alexander Hale, a man caught between his agency and the hackers watching everything he sees and hears.

The story follows Hale as he learns that the people who compromised him now have access to his senses in real time. With both sides pressuring him and no clear line between allies and enemies, he’s forced to keep up a performance every minute of the day while he searches for who is responsible. Created by Thomas Brandon, the show mixes espionage, tech paranoia, and a personal unraveling that plays out under constant surveillance.

Fans of Warehouse 13 may spot Saul Rubinek in the teaser. He plays Victor Simonek, and from the quick glimpse in the trailer, it looks like Alexander Hale may turn to him for guidance. Even if it’s just a short appearance, it’s the kind of grounded character moment Rubinek always makes memorable.

As for the cast, Liu is joined by Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian D’Arcy James, Mark O’Brien, and Kathleen Chalfant. Each plays a figure in Hale’s orbit, from coworkers to shadowy officials, shaping the web of trust and suspicion around him.

(See the Full Cast and Crew list)

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Peacock released a teaser at New York Comic Con, giving viewers a first look at Hale’s interrogation and the tense setup that drives the series. The footage features brief flashes of action, explosions, and moments of doubt as Hale insists he has not betrayed his country.

Teaser Trailer | Peacock

The series also brings in longtime genre names behind the scenes, including Brandon and Jennifer Yale as co-showrunners. Executive producers include Liu, James Wan, Michael Clear, Rob Hackett, Mark Winemaker, and director Jet Wilkinson.

A dynamic image from the upcoming espionage thriller series The Copenhagen Test features actor Simu Liu as intelligence analyst Alexander Hale sprinting down the aisle of a subway car, his expression one of urgency and determination. Hale is dressed in a dark jacket and jeans, moving past blue seats and other passengers, including one person hunched over in a tan plaid shirt on the right side of the screen. The series, which follows Alexander Hale after his brain is hacked, will premiere on Peacock on December 27, 2025.

Simu Liu as Alexander Hale in The Copenhagen Test on Peacock: Image Courtesy of Peacock

The Copenhagen Test arrives during a busy winter streaming season, but its mix of science fiction and spy drama may appeal to viewers looking for something a bit different. With a strong cast and a premise built on constant tension, the series could easily gain attention once word gets around.

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