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Peacock’s The Copenhagen Test Premieres With Simu Liu Leading a Sharp Spy‑Fi Thriller

Early coverage cites a standout lead turn alongside dense, detail‑oriented storytelling.

Overview

  • Peacock released all eight episodes of the science‑fiction spy series on December 27.
  • Simu Liu leads as Alexander Hale and serves as an executive producer.
  • Inverse’s review describes a smart cyberpunk‑espionage hybrid that rewards close attention.
  • The narrative centers on near‑future surveillance with a compromised mind driving the tension.
  • Creator Thomas Brandon steers the series with Jennifer Yale as co‑showrunner, and Liu says he was drawn to its surveillance themes and an immigrant‑rooted backstory.