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Season 1 – The Copenhagen Test

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Alexander Hale, a first-generation Chinese-American analyst, is stuck downstairs at his top-secret spy agency, The Orphanage. But when he suspects he might be the mole they're hunting for, he realizes that his eyes and ears have been hacked. Keeping the fiction alive that he's unaware of the hack, he works with his agency to hunt those responsible, even as The Orphanage builds a fake world around him, assigning him a new "girlfriend," promoting him to a new dangerous mission and sending him down a rabbit hole where it's not clear what's real and what's fake in his own life. When the lines begin to blur, Alexander is forced to take control of his own destiny and discover where his true allegiance lies.
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Critics Consensus

After a slow start, The Copenhagen Test solidly sprints into thrilling spy-fare territory with engaging performances from Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Dec 30
2.5/5
Between headlining Marvel’s Shang-Chi and playing a Ken in Barbie, Canadian actor Simu Liu has more than proven his versatility. Nonetheless, he can’t find that much to distinguish this science-fiction thriller... Go to Full Review Thelma Adams TheWrap Dec 29
It satisfies our spy TV jones, and Liu passes the test as a dynamic leading man. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Dec 29
The show is well cast. While the characters on paper are pretty much types, each actor projects the essence of the part, adding enough extra personality to suggest a real person. Go to Full Review Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? A Geek Community Jan 12
8/10
The Copenhagen Test is a breakout to start 2026 for Peacock. And we can thank its stellar cast for that. Go to Full Review Ryan Britt Inverse Jan 6
A subtle, smart cyberpunk thriller with a terrific premise. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media Jan 6
3/5
It's tough to come up with a better premise than the twist on the double agent spy story that opens this series, but the show mostly feels like it's vamping until it gets to the good parts. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joseph H. 19h Awesome show, binge worthy, kept me wanting more See more Aileen A @leenin 2d Really like this series. Have heard it was complicated and I am enjoying the complication. So many ways each character can go and not sure about any of them. It is suspenseful and I am looking forward to the finish. See more Pierre H 3d Until episode 5, the series was above average, intriguing and overall a pleasant watch with the occasional plot incoherence, but nothing too terrible. That changed with episode 5 which is catastrophically incoherent. That episode's plot is very poor, nothing makes sense. It ruined any narrative goodwill. See more Hei J @Elyse933 3d The story is original and suspenseful—I really like it. See more D3Z 1 Jan 19 Even though there are some minor areas within its plot that could had been more fleshed out, The Copenhagen Test was still a decent thriller to watch and the well done performances from Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera. See more JR F @paynomind Jan 19 Phenomenal action, thriller, science TV show that watches like a movie. Twists and changes and unique situations make the ride fun and unpredictable. I can't find the things wrong that others say, I found every character deep, flawed, learning. There are several items that pass the Bechtel test. The women are badass, the men are too. It has quiet, contemplative moments, and intense action. It explores the title Test and shows a ton of different interpretations. Really great watch. Not trying to change the world, some escapism fun will do us all some good. See more Read all reviews
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Thomas Brandon

Creator

Simu Liu

Alexander Hale

Melissa Barrera

Michelle

Sinclair Daniel

Parker

Brian d'Arcy James

Peter Moira

Mark O'Brien

Cobb

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 27, 2025 Claymore When a top-secret intelligence agency called The Orphanage becomes convinced it has a mole, analyst Alexander Hale realizes he's the prime suspect; clearing his own name leads to a shocking discovery about his past and the country's future. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 27, 2025 Glass House Forced into an uneasy alliance, Alexander and The Orphanage must work together to protect their discovery of the hack; relying on a plan from an untested agent named Parker, Alexander and Michelle are dangled as bait in a deadly trap. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 27, 2025 False Flag Now that his fake life is up and running, Alexander must act like everything is normal -- until he realizes that The Orphanage's plan is to use him to personally sacrifice a real mission as a way to learn more about their enemy. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 27, 2025 Obsidian Now in the field, Alexander makes contact with a Source to draw the enemy out; when ambushed, he protects the Source and risks his own life, only to discover that nothing is as it seems; Michelle gets a visit from the past. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 27, 2025 Looking Glass When the mission to capture their enemy in Paris goes sideways, Alexander surprises The Orphanage by going off-book and following his own mission plan; this time, it could cost him everything. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 27, 2025 Allegiance Face-to-face with the enemy, Alexander realizes he won't get the answers he needs; instead, he's walked into a trap and given an impossible choice; The Orphanage must decide if Alexander has turned on them. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 27, 2025 Not the World of Men After appearing to betray The Orphanage, Alexander is on the run from the people who know him best; with Parker hunting him and his body betraying him, he must stay alive long enough to save those whom he holds most dear. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 27, 2025 The Orphanage As Alexander rushes toward a final collision with The Orphanage, Parker discovers a secret message that's been hiding in plain sight -- leading to a mission within the mission that might be their only chance to save everyone and end the hack forever. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Thomas Brandon
Executive Producer
James Wan, Michael Clear, Rob Hackett, Mark Winemaker, Jet Wilkinson, Thomas Brandon
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 27, 2025
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