At New York Comic Con, Peacock unveiled its new sci-fi spy thriller The Copenhagen Test, created by Thomas Brandon and starring Simu Liu. The streamer debuted both a teaser and the show’s premiere date. The espionage drama follows an intelligence analyst who discovers his brain has been hacked, granting the perpetrators access to everything he knows.
Produced by horror-meister James Wan and costarring In the Heights and Scream star Melissa Barrera, the eight-episode series promises a gripping blend of espionage, high-tech paranoia, and richly layered characters woven into an intricate narrative.
Here is a rundown of everything we know thus far about the series, including the trailer, plotline, and cast.
When does The Copenhagen Test premiere?
The Copenhagen Test premieres on December 27, 2025, only on Peacock.
What is The Copenhagen Test about?
The official logline for the series reads: “This espionage thriller series follows first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Liu), who realizes his brain has been hacked, giving the perpetrators access to everything he sees and hears. Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers, he must maintain a performance 24/7 to flush out who’s responsible and prove where his allegiance lies.”
Who stars in The Copenhagen Test?
The cast includes Simu Liu as Alexander Hale, Melissa Barrera as Michelle, Sinclair Daniel as Parker, Brian d’Arcy James as John Moira, Mark O’Brien as Cobb, Kathleen Chalfant as St. George, and Adam Godley as Schiff.
Who is behind The Copenhagen Test?
Thomas Brandon from Legacies is the creator, co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer. He shared duties with Jennifer Yale from See and Outlander, who acts as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer.
Filmmaker James Wan from The Conjuring Universe, Insidious, and M3GAN fame will exec produce with Michael Clear and Rob Hackett for Atomic Monster. Executive producers also include Mark Winemaker and Jet Wilkinson, who also helms Episodes 1 and 2. Liu is set to both executive-produce and star.
Is there a trailer?
Yes! A teaser debuted at New York Comic Con on October 12, along with a series of first-look images. You can watch the trailer above and check out the images below.
The Copenhagen Test, Series Premieres December 27, Peacock