The show really fell apart towards its conclusion. The initial idea felt pretty far-fetched, though still engaging enough to hold my attention. Throughout the story, this organization tasked with overseeing other intelligence groups apparently employed an operative—someone they were aware had been compromised—to draw out those scheming to dismantle their clandestine agency. It was intriguing at first, but the show la…

_The Copenhagen Test_ feels like a somber version of _Kingsman_, resembling _The Truman Show_ only in a diminished way. Spy stories are inherently challenging for dramatic thrillers because the typical spy—always calm, always clever—doesn't naturally allow for truly engaging and impactful acting, which is exactly what holds this series back due to its self-importance. The film also suffers from a lack of nuance; i…

Simu Liu’s performance is remarkably poor; he simply isn't suited for a leading role. He comes across as completely lacking in appeal, and I think Peacock should seriously evaluate the people responsible for casting this show. The acting quality is shockingly bad, and it’s easy to imagine that everyone involved felt uncomfortable with what they were creating. It seems clear that those in charge recognized they were p…

"The Copenhagen Test," an espionage thriller, proves to be disappointing. Although the performers are generally adequate and the action sequences are handled professionally, the series struggles because its narrative doesn't quite coalesce. The idea of an American intelligence operative whose mind has been compromised, with all his actions observed by a shadowy, likely antagonistic force, feels shaky as a basis for a…