Peacock Cancels ‘Copenhagen Test’ After One Season (EXCLUSIVE)
Peacock has officially discontinued “The Copenhagen Test” following just one season. The espionage thriller, which premiered on December 27, 2025, featured Simu Liu in the lead role and included eight episodes. Despite a positive critical reception, the series struggled to attract a significant audience.
Show Performance and Reception
The series achieved a commendable 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, its viewership numbers fell short of expectations. Nielsen data indicated that “The Copenhagen Test” garnered 373 million minutes of viewing time during the week of December 29 to January 4. This performance allowed it to secure the number 10 position on the Nielsen top 10 streaming originals chart. Unfortunately, it did not maintain momentum and failed to appear in the top 10 in the following weeks.
Plot Overview
The show centered around Alexander Hale, a first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst portrayed by Simu Liu. The storyline followed Hale as he discovered his brain had been hacked, allowing the culprits access to his thoughts and perceptions. Caught in a web of intrigue between his shadowy agency and the hackers, Hale had to navigate a near-constant state of performance to identify the unknown perpetrators and prove his loyalty.
Cast and Crew
- Simu Liu as Alexander Hale
- Melissa Barrera
- Sinclair Daniel
- Brian D’Arcy James
- Mark O’Brien
- Kathleen Chalfant
The series creator, Thomas Brandon, served as the writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner. Jennifer Yale also contributed as a writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner. Simu Liu took on additional responsibilities as an executive producer. James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett were among the executive producers from Atomic Monster, working alongside Mark Winemaker and Jet Wilkinson. The first two episodes of the series were directed by Wilkinson, with UCP serving as the production studio.
Conclusion
Despite a promising start, “The Copenhagen Test” struggled to establish a solid viewership. The cancellation after its inaugural season highlights the challenges that streaming series often face in a competitive entertainment landscape.
