Robert and Michelle King’s Legal Drama 'Cupertino' Premieres on CBS
Created by Robert and Michelle King, the new legal drama Cupertino explores Silicon Valley tech power and artificial intelligence on CBS and Paramount+.
The short version
- Cupertino premiered on October 8, 2026, with the Season 1 opener titled "Michael & Olivia" on CBS.
- The series is created and executive produced by Robert King and Michelle King.
- Mike Colter stars as Michael Price and Rachel Keller stars as Olivia Siffre.
- NPR reviewer David Bianculli reported seeing all 10 episodes of the season, while CBS listed the total episode count as TBA in its fact-box.
What is Cupertino about?
Cupertino is a legal drama series created by Robert King and Michelle King that focuses on Silicon Valley tech Goliaths and artificial intelligence. The premise follows Michael Price, played by Mike Colter, who is cheated out of his stock options and fired as a staff attorney and co-founder of fictional tech company S-Talk. Alongside him is Olivia Siffre, played by Rachel Keller, a recent law school graduate and fired attorney whose voice, background, and personality were used without consent to build an artificial intelligence model named Daisy.
When does Cupertino air and where can you watch it?
Cupertino broadcasts on CBS on Thursdays at 10 PM ET/PT and streams the next day on Paramount+. The Season 1 opener, titled "Michael & Olivia," debuted on October 8, 2026. The show's creative team includes executive producers Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, and Sam Hoffman, according to CBS.
Who stars in the series?
The cast features several notable actors in principal and supporting roles:
- Mike Colter as Michael Price, a wronged staff attorney and co-founder of S-Talk.
- Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre, a recent law school grad, fired attorney, and the prototype for the AI entity "Daisy."
- Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, the firm receptionist and lead investigator.
- Nik Dodani as Vikram Malhotra, a coder.
- Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella, the ex-wife of an AI billionaire and financial backer of the firm.
- Renée Elise Goldsberry as Nichole E. Ferebee, an opposing attorney in court.
NPR's review also highlighted guest and supporting actors playing judges, including Peter Riegert, Danny Burstein, Jackie Earle Haley, and Jackie Hoffman. Additional dialogue features Steven Pasquale as Ry, Will Brill as Richard Everett, and Rob McClure as Bo.
What themes and financial figures are explored in the show?
The dialogue and plot delve heavily into the massive economic power of the tech industry. In an NPR review by David Bianculli, character Ry tells Michael Price that tech Goliaths like Apple, Google, Facebook, and OpenAI share a combined market value of $23 trillion. Another character, Bo, estimates that a tech company valued at $3.8 trillion spending just 1/100th of 1% on security and surveillance would still allocate $1 billion toward those efforts. Financial plot points also include a $100,000 whistleblower payment made to Michael's firm.
How many episodes are in Season 1?
The total number of episodes for the first season remains subject to differing accounts. CBS notes in its structured fact-box that the episode count is "TBA" (To Be Announced), whereas NPR's David Bianculli reported in his review that he has "seen all 10 of this season's episodes."
Frequently asked questions
When do new episodes of Cupertino air?
New episodes air on Thursdays at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS, with next-day streaming available on Paramount+.
Who created Cupertino?
The legal drama series was created by Robert King and Michelle King, known for their work on The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Elsbeth, and Evil.
How many episodes are in the first season?
CBS lists the Season 1 episode count as TBA, while NPR reviewer David Bianculli reported watching all 10 episodes of the season.
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