As of April 2026, there has been no official announcement regarding ‘The Copenhagen Test’ returning for Season 2.
The series is an 8-episode sci-fi spy action series created by Thomas Brandon, produced with the help of James Wan, among others, and stars Simu Liu as an intelligence analyst, Alexander Hale, who has been hacked and used as a live feed by enemies to gather information. All episodes of the show were made available to stream on Peacock at once, starting on December 27, 2025.
So far, Peacock has not made a decision to cancel or renew the show. Renewal decisions depend on how many viewers watched all of the episodes in full and the performance of the overall series. It had a very good premiere as follows:
- 1.1 billion (with a “B”) minutes were streamed within the first 7 days (12/26/26 through 1/1/26), which put the series as the 3rd most-streamed US original series during its debut week. The two other most-viewed debuts were Stranger Things and The Landman, with the 3 series ahead of shows like Emily in Paris, The Pit, and Fallout.
- The series spent time in Peacock’s top 10 of TV programming shortly after its release, and it also had a strong overall audience demographic, specifically high viewership among Black and Asian viewers.
- Rotten Tomatoes reported an audience score of 82% and a critics’ score of 68%-71% at the time of the premiere, which is beneficial when making a decision about renewing a series.
As of February 2026, reports tracked the status of ‘The Copenhagen Test’ as ‘Renewal Possible’ due to the good first week and cliffhanger finale, but it has since fallen off a few of the charts. There are currently no recent public-facing metrics to consider for the show.
What Creators, Cast, and Reports Say About Season 2
- Showrunners Thomas Brandon and Jennifer Yale: The series was “always designed as an ongoing series,” with “plans and ideas and hopes” for Season 2. They’ve discussed story avenues opened by the finale (including bigger questions around the “Cassandra RU-258” technology and multiple test subjects), but described concrete plans as “just thoughts” at the time of interviews. A prequel has also been floated informally.
- Simu Liu: He’s expressed enthusiasm, calling the finale an “interesting place” for his character with “exciting opportunities” if renewed. He jokingly promised the cast a Danish vacation to experience the real Copenhagen if it returns.
- Other cast (e.g., Mark O’Brien as Edmund Cobb): Conversations during filming planted “seeds” for future arcs and character dynamics.
The Season 1 finale delivers some emotional closure but ends on a major cliffhanger/twist that expands the world, setting up clear paths for continuation (e.g., deeper conspiracy, mental trauma, and escalating stakes).
Potential Timeline (If Renewed)
No trailer, release date, or production start has been announced. If renewed relatively soon, a Season 2 could plausibly arrive in late 2026 or 2027, following typical streaming schedules for original series.
The show performed well enough initially and was built for more seasons, with the creative team eager to continue—so renewal odds look decent, but it’s not confirmed. Peacock usually announces decisions a few months after the premiere of such shows. Check Peacock’s official channels or entertainment news sites for the latest updates. If you’ve watched it, the strong word-of-mouth could help push it over the line.
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