The Copenhagen Test: Season 1 – Quick Recaps and Reviews

Episode by episode coverage of Peacock’s newest spy series “The Copenhagen Test,” starring Simu Liu.

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Season Overview

Alexander (Simu Liu) is a first-generation Chinese-American who served his country and now works as an analyst for the watcher of the watchers US Government agency, “The Orphanage.” But, an incident from three years ago, paired with the suspicion he could be a spy, leads him to have to prove himself or potentially take a bullet the same way he did when he was actively a sniper.

Season Information

  • Creator: Thomas Brandon
  • Network: Peacock
  • Release Date: December 27, 2025
  • Episode Count: 8

Episode Coverage

Below are our quick, episode-by-episode takes as we work through Season 1.

  • Director(s): Jet Wilkinson
  • Writer(s): Thomas Brandon

From being a sniper on a mission in Belarus to being assigned to a desk job as an analyst, the last three years have been transformative for Alexander, and not in the best way. However, a recent opportunity to get back in the field unfortunately coincides with accusations of being a traitor, and Alexander having to prove his loyalty to his country.

For more information on “The Copenhagen Test,” check out our character guide for the series.

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Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been writing reviews since 2010, with a focus on dramas and comedies.