The Copenhagen Test: All 8 episodes of “exciting” spy thriller with ‘twists and turns’ now streaming in the UK

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The thriller series The Copenhagen Test, starring Melissa Barrera and Simu Liu, is now available to stream for free. All eight episodes have been released on Peacock.

The series, created by Thomas Brandon and Jennifer Yale, takes place in the near future. It centers on Alexander Hale, played by Liu, a former soldier and intelligence agent working for a mysterious organization called The Orphanage. Hale discovers someone has hacked his brain, allowing them to see and hear everything he does. Determined to uncover who’s responsible, he fights to prove his loyalty.

Juliana Barrera plays Michelle Cyr, an agent at The Orphanage. The cast also includes Sinclair Daniel and Mark O’Brien as analysts Samantha Parker and Edmund Cobb, Brian d’Arcy James as Peter Moira, the Director of Operations, and Kathleen Chalfant as the Director, Patricia St. George.

Liu and James Wan (known for films like Saw and The Conjuring) executive produced The Copenhagen Test, which is now available to stream in its entirety on Channel 4.

The series premiered on Peacock in the US last December and has generally received good reviews. Currently, it has a 71% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 24 reviews.

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Reviewers have highlighted the show’s quick pace and how easy it is to watch multiple episodes at once. POC Culture specifically called The Copenhagen Test “fast, exciting, and intriguing,” and noted that releasing all episodes at once on Peacock will be a plus for viewers who want to keep watching.

ScreenAnarchy praised the series as solid and enjoyable, highlighting its surprising character developments, engaging plot twists, and frequent action scenes.

Both Decider and TheWrap gave positive reviews. Decider acknowledged a slow start, calling the first episode confusing, but still recommended the show as a strong conspiracy drama. TheWrap highlighted that the lead actor, Liu, delivers a compelling performance.

Viewers on Rotten Tomatoes praised the show’s unique concept, with one commenting that “The Copenhagen Test” was a well-planned and effectively carried out original idea.

Another viewer praised the show’s unique idea and the quality of its episodes and storyline. A third person described the core concept as innovative.

The Copenhagen Test is streaming on Channel 4 in the UK. In the US, the series streams on Peacock.

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2026-04-08 23:49