Step aside Slow Horses, The Copenhagen Test is the “fantastic” Channel 4 spy thriller to watch this weekend
If you’ve been looking for a fantastic spy thriller to fill the Slow Horses void in your life, we’ve got just the show for you. The Copenhagen Test, which wowed audiences when it premiered on Peacock at the end of last year, has landed on Channel 4 just in time for the weekend – and let’s just say Slow Horses has a bit of competition at last!
Set in the near future, the series follows army veteran and spy Alexander Hale (Simu Liu), who discovers his brain has been hacked, giving his foes access to everything he sees and hears. According to Channel 4’s Head of Acquisitions, Polly Scates, the “sharp, twisty premise will grip audiences from the start” – and, having binged it all ourselves, we can confirm it will do exactly that.
Before you tune into The Copenhagen Test this weekend, here’s everything you need to know about the spy thriller, including the plot, cast and how to watch it.
What is The Copenhagen Test about?
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Described by Channel 4 as a “high-stakes espionage thriller”, the eight-part series stars Marvel’s Simu Liu and Scream’s Melissa Barrera as Alexander Hale and Michelle Cyr, agents at The Orphanage who are working on very different – and very dangerous – missions. When Hale learns that he’s not only suspected of being a mole by the organisation, but that he’s also been bio-hacked by an unknown enemy, he goes on a mission to uncover the truth. Cyr, on the other hand, is given the job of monitoring the accused Hale by going undercover as a bartender.
Hale, naturally, wants to give the illusion he’s unaware of the organisation’s suspicions of him, so he works with the Orphanage to track down those responsible. The official synopsis continues: “Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers, he must maintain a performance 24/7 to flush out who’s responsible and prove where his allegiance lies.”
Who’s in the cast of The Copenhagen Test?
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The cast of The Copenhagen Test includes:
- Simu Liu (Barbie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as Alexander Hale, military veteran and intelligence agent at the Orphanage
- Melissa Barrera (Scream, Abigail) as Michelle Cyr, a field agent at the Orphanage
- Sinclair Daniel (The Other Black Girl) as Samantha Parker, an intelligence analyst at the Orphanage
- Brian d’Arcy James (West Side Story) as the Director of Operations at the Orphanage
- Mark O’Brien (Halt and Catch Fire) as Edmund Cobb, an Orphanage analyst
- Kathleen Chalfant (Doubt, Old) as Patricia St. George, the Orphanage’s mysterious Director
Is there a trailer for The Copenhagen Test?
Yes, you can watch the trailer for The Copenhagen Test below:
Is The Copenhagen Test any good?
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Yes – many viewers across the pond have raved about the spy thriller, saying it “keeps you in suspense and leaves you with so many questions”. Others have praised Simi Liu’s performing, saying “when it comes to action scenes, he’s one of the best of his generation.” If you’re looking for a genuinely heart-pumping series, it’s well worth tuning in this weekend.
How can I watch The Copenhagen Test?
All eight episodes of The Copenhagen Test are available to watch on Channel 4.
What other spy thrillers can I watch now?
Marni Grossman
If you haven’t yet seen Rabbit Hole, we’d highly recommend it. 24’s Kiefer Sutherland stars as corporate espionage expert John Weir, who finds himself caught up in a major conspiracy and is framed for murder by powerful forces. Rabbit Hole is available to watch on Paramount+. For a superb Cold War spy thriller, try A Spy Among Friends. The series brings to life the true story of Nicholas Elliott (played by Damian Lewis) who worked for MI6 and discovered that his close friend and colleague had been secretly working as an undercover agent for the KBG. You can watch A Spy Among Friends now on ITVX. For more great spy thrillers you can watch now, check out our pick of the best here.
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