The first season of The Copenhagen Test left viewers with a mind-bending cliffhanger. The show, which follows agent Alexander Hale as he discovers his brain has been hacked, ended with more secrets than solutions. While Peacock has not officially announced a second season, the show’s creator has confirmed the story was designed to continue. If Alexander Hale returns for another mission, these are the nine biggest questions a new season needs to answer.
What Is Victor’s Real Plan for Alexander?
The Season 1 finale revealed the shocking truth: the man who hacked Alexander was Victor Simonek, a close family friend he trusted like an uncle. Victor did not just hack one person. He revealed that Alexander is merely “Asset 5,” with five other people across the globe also implanted with the same Cassandra RU258 nanotechnology.
The final line from Victor was a chilling warning: “For people like us, Alexander, it is never done”. This sets up a major conflict for a new season. Alexander now knows his life has been a lie orchestrated by someone he loved. The big question is what Victor wants from his former protรฉgรฉ. Will Alexander be forced to work for Victor against his will, perhaps to protect someone he cares about? Or will he pretend to cooperate while secretly working against him? The dynamic between these two characters would be the core of a new season.
Where Is Michelle, and Is She Really Free?
Agent Michelle, played by Melissa Barrera, had a complicated arc. She was originally assigned to monitor and manipulate Alexander. By the end, she appeared to get a clean slate from the Orphanage, with her file burned. She even told Alexander to find her when his spy life was over.
However, the finale showed she is not truly free. On Victor’s wall of monitors, Michelle was seen on a screen in Triana, still labeled as a “loose end” under surveillance. Creator Thomas Brandon hinted that her story is far from over, asking, “Is she undercover still? Is she still in the game?”. A second season would need to reveal where she went and what she is doing. Is she in danger, or is she on a new mission? Her relationship with Alexander, built on a foundation of lies, would also need to be addressed if they meet again.
Who Are the Other Five Assets?
Victor’s reveal of the other five assets opened a huge new world for the story. The monitors showed:
- Asset 1: B. Rao in Mumbai, inside a vehicle.
- Asset 2: N. Doherty on a ferry to Plum Island.
- Asset 3: M. Cyr on a crowded street in Triana.
- Asset 4: J. Schweiters in the Sahara with an army unit.
- Asset 6: T. Ferriera hiking with a family.
A new season could explore this global network. Are these people aware they are hacked like Alexander was? Are they willing agents or innocent victims? Their stories could take the show to international locations and introduce new characters. Alexander might try to find and warn them, or the Orphanage might try to recruit them. This plotline directly expands the show’s scope from a personal story into a global conspiracy.
Will Parker and Alexander Work Together or Clash?
Analyst Samantha Parker became a key ally to Alexander. She was the “writer” of his fabricated reality, which led to a unique, almost parasocial connection between them. By the end of the season, she turned down a promotion to stay close to the investigation.
Parker is very good at her job and understands how Alexander thinks. If Alexander is forced to work for Victor, Parker might be the first to notice his strange behavior. She could become his only lifeline back to the Orphanage. However, if Alexander has to betray the agency to maintain his cover, he and Parker could end up on opposite sides. Their partnership, built on deep understanding, would be tested like never before.
What Secret Deal Did St. George Make With Schiff?
The Orphanage’s leader, St. George, knows that the captured villain Schiff is not the real mastermind behind the hack. In a private conversation, she suggested she wanted to discuss his “role” in the Cassandra program alone.
This hints that St. George may cut a secret deal with Schiff for information. What did she promise him? His freedom? Protection? This secret arrangement could create major conflict within the Orphanage. If Parker or Peter Moira discover that their boss is working with a known enemy behind their backs, it could break the team’s trust. St. George’s mysterious motives would become a central mystery.
Can Alexander Ever Truly Be Free of the Hack?
Technically, Alexander’s hack was never removed. He was given a watch that can block the signal at will, but the nanites are still in his brain stem. Victor claimed the technology can never be taken out.
This leaves Alexander in a permanent state of vulnerability. Can the block be overridden? Does using the watch cause him pain or side effects? A second season would need to explore the physical and psychological toll of living with this permanent invasion. It is the central sci-fi element of the show and a source of constant tension. His journey to find a real cure or to make peace with his condition would be a powerful personal story.
What is Cobb’s New Role as a Double Agent?
Agent Cobb had a turbulent season, briefly betraying the Orphanage before helping to save Alexander. He was officially “fired” but is actually being used by the agency as a double agent against the CIA.
This new position puts Cobb in extreme danger. He has to convince the CIA he is their mole while secretly reporting back to the Orphanage. How long can he keep up the act? Furthermore, he has a personal score to settle with Schiff, who tried to have him killed. If Cobb discovers St. George is making deals with Schiff, his loyalty could shatter. His storyline is a classic, tense spy plot waiting to unfold.
How Will the Show Explore Its Deeper Themes?
The creators have stated the show follows two tracks: the evolution of the technology and the story of “a child of immigrants” exploring loyalty and allegiance. Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera, both immigrants themselves, have spoken about this perspective.
“Just that sense of self is importantโฆ You grow up and you realize that history and all things are just so much more nuanced,” Liu said, discussing the theme of questioning blind loyalty to a government.
A second season has the opportunity to deepen this exploration. As Alexander works against a figure from his own past, his concept of family, country, and where his true allegiance lies will be tested more than ever. The show uses its spy thriller format to ask big questions about identity and trust.
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Will the Story Become a Global Chase?
With assets scattered worldwide and a villain who has been steps ahead the entire time, a logical step for Season 2 is to leave Washington, D.C., behind. The story could become an international chase. Alexander might travel to find the other assets, following clues to Mumbai, the Sahara, or Triana. This would raise the stakes and the scale of the action.
It would also force Alexander to operate far from the Orphanage’s support, making him more vulnerable and resourceful. This format would feel like a natural evolution from the first season’s more contained, paranoid setting into a full-blown global espionage drama.
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