Cupertino premieres on CBS as Silicon Valley legal drama

The new CBS legal drama ‘Cupertino’, created by Robert and Michelle King, premiered on October 8. The series serves as a deconstruction of Silicon Valley, focusing on the intersection of technology, law, and culture.

The story follows two lawyers, Michael Price (Mike Colter) and Olivia Siffre (Rachel Keller), who are dismissed from their positions at a tech startup called S-Talk. After discovering Michael may have been unlawfully terminated, the duo forms their own firm to represent underdogs against powerful, often corrupt, corporations.

While not based on a specific true story, the creators noted that the show is inspired by the real-world impact of tech giants and the ‘gold-rush mentality’ of Silicon Valley. Early plotlines involve themes such as artificial intelligence, industry whistleblowers, and the influence of tech moguls.