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Fired Lawyer Fights Back Against Silicon Valley Elite
6 Aug
Summary
- CBS orders 12 episode scripts for potential legal drama
- Lawyer fired by Silicon Valley start-up plans to fight back
- Series created by the Kings, known for legal dramas
In May 2025, CBS ordered 12 episode scripts for a potential new legal drama series titled "Cupertino." The show, set to debut during the 2026-27 TV season, is described as a "David vs. Goliath legal show" focused on the high-tech hub of the San Francisco Bay Area.
The series will star actor Mike Colter as a lawyer who was fired by a Silicon Valley start-up intending to cheat him out of his stock options. 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.
The pilot script for "Cupertino" is being written by acclaimed creators Robert and Michelle King, who are also set to executive-produce the show. The Kings are known for their acclaimed legal dramas "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight," in which Colter previously appeared as a Chicago drug lord.
With its unique setting and premise, "Cupertino" promises to offer a compelling new take on the legal genre, pitting ordinary individuals against the powerful tech companies that dominate the region.
