2025 was a great year for science fiction, and the hit series Pluribus finished it off strong. Now, if you’re looking for your next sci-fi obsession, Peacock has a new show that blends the excitement of a spy thriller with thought-provoking science fiction. Like Pluribus, it’s a slow-burn mystery that builds suspense as the story unfolds, and all eight episodes are available to stream now.
Even though it’s been a while since Simu Liu was in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you can now catch him in the Peacock series The Copenhagen Test. The show comes from executive producer James Wan and creator Thomas Brandon, who also worked on Legacies. While it’s a more straightforward story than Pluribus, it should appeal to fans who enjoy suspenseful sci-fi or spy thrillers. Critics seem to be enjoying it too, as it currently has a 75% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though that score is based on early reviews.
What Is The Copenhagen Test & Why You Should Watch It
The sci-fi thriller The Copenhagen Test feels strikingly current and serves as a cautionary tale for the near future. Actor Liu plays Alexander Hale, an intelligence analyst whose brain is hacked, thrusting him into a perilous game of hide-and-seek. He must figure out who’s responsible while simultaneously avoiding being branded a traitor. His work for a clandestine agency—one that investigates other secret agencies for compromised agents—makes things even more complicated, as they quickly suspect him of going rogue. The hackers’ threat to harm his parents adds intense pressure and raises the stakes.
Simu Liu gives a fantastic performance, and he’s matched by Melissa Barrera, who plays Michelle, a seemingly ordinary woman he becomes close to. Given the show’s focus on how we perceive truth and reality, it’s no surprise she’s not what she appears. The spy aspects feel like a contemporary take on James Bond – something we’re unlikely to see in that franchise due to its reliance on nostalgia. And the sci-fi elements, particularly the concerns about surveillance and the risks and potential of bio-hacking, feel like a crucial and timely warning.
The show’s release format of having all episodes available at once is perfect for this series. The mystery isn’t so complex that you need time to process each episode, and watching multiple back-to-back actually enhances the experience. Plus, as always with Simu Liu’s involvement, The Copenhagen Test highlights what the Marvel Cinematic Universe has lacked during his absence—and gives fans something exciting to anticipate when he returns in Avengers: Doomsday in 2026.
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