The streaming world can be very tough for new shows. Peacock has decided to stop making The Copenhagen Test after only one season. The news came as a surprise to many because the show had good reviews and a strong first week.
The spy thriller starred Simu Liu, who is known for playing Shang-Chi in the Marvel movies. The show followed his character, Alexander Hale, an intelligence agent who finds out his brain has been hacked. This means bad people can see and hear everything he does. The show had eight episodes and mixed spy action with science fiction ideas.
Simu Liu Shares Message to Fans After The Copenhagen Test Cancelation
After the news broke, Simu Liu went on social media to talk to his followers. He posted photos from the set on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote a message thanking everyone who watched the show.
“Thanks to everyone who watched the Copenhagen test! Sadly Alexander and Michelle‘s journey ends here. Endlessly proud of our cast and crew for pouring their hearts and souls into this show. Looking forward to carrying my producing experience into the next opportunity”
Liu also worked as an executive producer on the series. So this decision affects him in many ways. He was not just the star but also helped create the show behind the scenes. His message was simple and honest. He did not show anger or frustration. Instead, he chose to thank his team and the fans who supported the project.
The Spy Thriller’s Performance and Rotten Tomatoes Scores
The Copenhagen Test had a decent run on paper. The first season got a 71% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience score was even better at 80%. These numbers show that people who watched the show actually liked it.
During its first week, the show did pretty well. It reached the number 10 spot on Nielsen’s top 10 streaming originals chart for the week of December 29 to January 4. The show gathered 373 million minutes viewed during that time. It also briefly hit number one on Peacock’s own charts.
But streaming services care about long-term numbers. After that first week, The Copenhagen Test could not get back into the top 10. The viewership dropped, and that likely led to the cancelation. This is a common story in the streaming world. Many good shows get canceled because they do not keep their audience week after week.
Simu Liu Praises Co-Star Melissa Barrera After Show Ends
Simu Liu did not just talk about the show ending. He also used the moment to praise his co-star Melissa Barrera. Barrera played Michelle Cyr, a French-Canadian field agent in the series. Her character had a complicated relationship with Liu‘s character. Fans enjoyed watching their chemistry on screen.
Liu posted pictures of Barrera on X and wrote a very kind message.
“She makes every set better with her generosity, professionalism and beauty. Mel you deserve the world, may it one day deserve you.”
Melissa Barrera also shared her feelings on Instagram Stories. She wrote about being thankful for everyone involved in the show.
“Grateful to everyone involved, everyone who watched and the absolute best number 1 I’ve ever had the honor of working with. Love you @simuliu (already thinking of our next one)”
The two actors clearly built a strong friendship while working together. Earlier this year, Liu even suggested that Barrera should play Wonder Woman in the new DC movies. He said she did most of her own stunts and worked very hard. This shows how much respect he has for her as a performer.
What The Copenhagen Test Was About and Who Starred in It
The Copenhagen Test had a very interesting premise. The main character Alexander Hale (played by Simu Liu) is a first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst. He works for a secret agency called The Orphanage.
One day, he finds out his brain has been hacked. The hackers can see everything he sees and hear everything he hears. This means he cannot trust his own mind. He does not know who hacked him or why. He has to pretend everything is normal while trying to find the truth.
The show also starred Sinclair Daniel, Brian d’Arcy James, Mark O‘Brien, and Kathleen Chalfant. Thomas Brandon created the show and wrote the episodes. Jennifer Yale worked as the showrunner. The project also had big names behind the scenes, including James Wan, who is known for horror movies like The Conjuring and Saw.
The Copenhagen Test released all eight episodes on December 27, 2025 on Peacock in the United States. In the United Kingdom, the show became available on Channel 4 on April 8, 2026. It also streamed on JioHotstar in India. The show was available on Prime Video in some regions as well.
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Streaming Math Leads to Another Cancelation
The cancelation of The Copenhagen Test shows how streaming services make decisions. Good reviews and a strong first week are not always enough. Shows need to keep people watching for weeks. They need to grow their audience or at least keep the same number of viewers.
The Copenhagen Test had a decent debut. But when it could not stay in the top 10, Peacock decided to end it. This is not the first time a good show got canceled because of streaming numbers. Many fans have complained about this pattern. They say services do not give shows enough time to find their audience.
Liu‘s reaction was professional and kind. He did not blame anyone. He simply thanked his team and moved on. He is set to appear in the upcoming movie Avengers: Doomsday, so his career is far from over. Fans of The Copenhagen Test can still watch the first and only season on Peacock in the US, Channel 4 in the UK, and JioHotstar in India.
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