The Copenhagen Test (2025)

When an analyst discovers his eyes and ears have been hacked, he's drawn into a controlled world designed by his agency to draw out their enemies.

Bond Inspiration: Actress Kathleen Chalfant revealed that her character, St. George, was intentionally designed with a nod to Judi Dench's portrayal of M in the James Bond franchise. She cited Dench's commanding presence as a major influence, placing St. George within the lineage of iconic intelligence figures.
Truman Show Vibes: The series draws heavy inspiration from The Truman Show, with creator Thomas Brandon citing it as one of his favorite movies. The show builds a "Truman Show world" around the main character, making him question what is real.
Sci-Fi Grounded in Reality: Creator Thomas Brandon got the idea for the show after his wife's laptop was hacked. He wondered what would be worse than a hacked laptop and imagined someone's eyes and ears being hacked. He later discovered that neural dust technology, which inspired the brain hack in the show, already existed in medical research.
Toronto's Winter Transformation: Although the setting is not explicitly stated, the primary filming location was Toronto, Ontario. The production team chose Toronto because it could appear contemporary and realistic. The winter weather, with long nights and heavy snow, played a significant role in creating the show's dark and suspenseful tone.
Simu Liu's Directorial Debut: Simu Liu, who stars as Alexander Hale, also served as an executive producer on the series. He described his character as becoming his own director, evolving from a cog in the system into someone who must think, perform, and deceive with precision.