The first teaser trailer for The Copenhagen Test starring Simu Liu has been released, offering a tense look at Peacock’s upcoming espionage thriller.
The series premieres December 27 and marks one of Liu’s most intense roles yet, following Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Trailer Breakdown
The trailer opens with Simu Liu as Alexander Hale, a Chinese-American intelligence analyst who realizes his brain has been hacked. Every sight and sound he experiences can be monitored and manipulated, setting off a psychological and technological cat-and-mouse game. As quick cuts show surveillance feeds, agency meetings, and moments of paranoia, Hale’s world begins to collapse as he questions who’s controlling him and why.
The footage teases fast-paced espionage, double agents, and the sense of living under constant observation. Simu Liu carries the trailer with quiet intensity, portraying a man forced to perform normalcy while knowing his mind is no longer private.
Story and Tone
The series centers on Hale’s fight to outsmart both his own intelligence agency and the hackers invading his consciousness. It’s a psychological thriller about trust, technology, and identity, blending spy fiction with near-future sci-fi concepts. The visuals are sleek and cold, reflecting the surveillance-driven paranoia that defines the premise.
Cast and Release
Alongside Simu Liu, the show features Melissa Barrera in a key role, with supporting performances from Sinclair Daniel, Brian d’Arcy James, and Mark O’Brien. The Copenhagen Test is produced by Universal Television and is set to stream exclusively on Peacock beginning December 27.
Watch the trailer:
