Simu Liu stars as an analyst whose mind is hacked. Caught between his agency and the hackers, he must perform 24/7 to survive. Premieres April 8 on Channel 4.
- April 2, 2026
AceShowbiz - The Copenhagen Test is set to premiere on Channel 4 in the U.K. on April 8, the network announced alongside the release of the series trailer.
The show stars Simu Liu as Alexander Hale, a first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst who discovers that his mind has been hacked. This breach allows unknown perpetrators to access everything he sees and hears, placing him in a precarious position caught between his secretive agency and the elusive hackers.
The plot synopsis highlights the tension: "Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers, he must maintain a performance 24/7 to flush out who's responsible and prove where his allegiance lies."
Alongside Liu, Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d'Arcy James, Mark O'Brien, and Kathleen Chalfant also star in this Peacock Original series. Liu is widely recognized for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
The series is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group. Thomas Brandon, who created the show, serves as executive producer, writer, and co-showrunner. Jennifer Yale also acts as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Additional executive producers include James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett representing Atomic Monster, alongside Simu Liu, Mark Winemaker, and Jet Wilkinson.
Polly Scates, head of acquisitions at Channel 4, secured the series for the network. She expressed enthusiasm about offering this espionage thriller to viewers, emphasizing its combination of a stellar cast and a sharp, twisty premise designed to captivate audiences from the outset.
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is managing the global sales for The Copenhagen Test. The trailer is now available for viewers eager to get a first look at the high-stakes, tech-driven drama.
