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Simu Liu Leads AI Spy‑Fi Thriller The Copenhagen Test, Premiering Saturday on Peacock

On the eve of release, the creators emphasize a grounded vision that fuses hacked senses with old‑school espionage craft.

Overview

  • The Copenhagen Test debuts Dec. 27 on Peacock, with an India launch on JioHotstar set for Dec. 28.
  • The story follows analyst Alexander Hale after nanites let unknown adversaries see through his eyes and hear through his ears, pushing a constant question of trust.
  • Showrunners describe the series as a grounded “spy‑fi” approach that treats humans as predictive engines and favors tactile, Cold War‑style tradecraft over screen‑heavy tech.
  • Liu says the role challenged his physicality, playing an ex‑Green Beret who fights in close quarters, with filmmaking that closely tracks his perspective.
  • Melissa Barrera portrays an operative posing as a bartender and trained to perform intricate fight sequences herself, as the team plans the show as an ongoing serialized drama.