How many episodes will there be in The Copenhagen Test season 1? Episode count, runtime, and more

The Copenhagen Test season 1 is an upcoming science fiction spy thriller, is set to premiere on December 27, 2025 and will consist of 8 episodes. The series, executive produced by James Wan, will be available for streaming on Peacock. It follows the journey of an intelligence agent navigating a world, where his senses are hacked, blurring the lines between reality and deception.

This series stars Simu Liu as Alexander Hale, a first-generation Chinese-American analyst, alongside Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, and others. Set in the near future, the series delves into themes of loyalty, trust, and the impact of technology on personal integrity.

Season 1 of The Copenhagen Test follows Alexander Hale, an intelligence agent whose agency, The Orphanage, hacks his eyes and ears. Hale is caught in a made-up universe and must decide what is real.

As he solves the puzzle, he needs to show how devoted he is and figure out the unclear lines between friends and foes. Hale's mental decline is looked at, as well as his failure to trust anyone, even himself.

The official synopsis, according to IMDb, reads,

"A first-generation analyst realizes his brain's hacked, allowing access to his senses. Stuck between the agency and hackers, he acts normal to reveal the culprits."

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The Copenhagen Test season 1 follows the story of Alexander Hale

The Copenhagen Test season 1 will be premiering on December 27 2025 (Image via YouTube/Peacock)

The series will premiere all episodes on December 27, 2025, allowing viewers to binge-watch the entire season at once. Each episode of The Copenhagen Test season 1 will follow the protagonist, Alexander Hale, through intense espionage-driven narratives that test both his mental and emotional limits.

As for the episode runtime, each episode is expected to be around 45-50 minutes, offering a compelling mix of action, drama, and suspense. The average episode length strikes a balance between providing enough time to delve deep into the plot and character development while maintaining a pace that keeps the tension high.

In a recent Zoom interview with UPI, aired on December 26, 2025, writer and executive producer Jennifer Yale stated about the character Alexander Hale,

"It's the ultimate mission. It's the mission that no one else has ever had before and I think that is exciting for that character and for us to watch."

Also Read: The Copenhagen Test cast & characters: Meet the stars behind the show and the roles they play

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What to expect from The Copenhagen Test season 1

Hale’s struggle for trust: Alexander Hale questions everyone, including people he once trusted, as he struggles with his damaged senses. This emotional anguish will dominate the season.

The complex world of espionage: Hale's spy group, the Orphanage, is crucial to the tale. Hale's discovery of the organization's secrets will reveal the dark world of spying, tricking, and dominating.

Twists and revelations: The inaugural season of The Copenhagen Test will be unpredictable. Hale's role in the agency and the test he's taken are revealed progressively, and it's stunning.

Read More: The Copenhagen Test season 1 release date, cast details, where to watch, episode count, and other latest updates so far

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You can stream The Copenhagen Test on Peacock starting December 27, 2025.

Edited by Rajan Bhattacharya