What is the 'Cupertino' TV series about?

'Cupertino' is a legal drama set in the heart of Silicon Valley that follows a lawyer who is being cheated out of his stock options by his former employer, a tech startup. Refusing to back down, he joins forces with another recently fired attorney to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite and help them fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley.

When will 'Cupertino' premiere on CBS?

'Cupertino' has been given a series order by CBS for the 2026-27 television season, so viewers can expect to see the show on their screens in the 2026-27 timeframe.

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CBS Greenlights 'Cupertino' Legal Drama for 2026-27 Season

Q: Who are the key people involved in the 'Cupertino' series?

The 'Cupertino' series will reunite 'Evil' stars Mike Colter, who has a lead role, and the show's creators, Michelle and Robert King, who will serve as writers and co-showrunners.

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CBS orders legal drama 'Cupertino' for 2026-27 season
Series to reunite 'Evil' stars Mike Colter and the Kings
'Cupertino' follows lawyer fighting tech startup over stock options

CBS Greenlights 'Cupertino' Legal Drama for 2026-27 Season

In a move that is sure to excite fans of legal dramas and tech-centric stories, CBS has announced that it has given a series order to 'Cupertino' for the 2026-27 television season. The show, which is set in the heart of Silicon Valley, will follow the story of a lawyer who is being cheated out of his stock options by his former employer, a tech startup.

Refusing to back down, the lawyer teams up with another recently fired attorney to represent those who have been taken advantage of by the tech elite. Together, they embark on a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling the industry. The series will reunite 'Evil' stars Mike Colter, who has a lead role, and the show's creators, Michelle and Robert King, who will serve as writers and co-showrunners.

The pickup comes just a few months after CBS revealed that it would be opening a writers room for 'Cupertino' and commissioning 13 scripts for the show. With the network now fully committed to the project, viewers can look forward to seeing the drama unfold on their screens in the 2026-27 season.