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Over the past few years, CBS has built the majority of its primetime identity around its dramas, and the most recent is a Matlock replacement whose stories are eerily modern that they feel as though they’ve been ripped from the headlines. With Kathy Bates’ hit CBS reboot of Matlock having been moved to the mid-season of 2027 in order to take a creative reset after a major behind-the-scenes scandal, the series that came in to take its place has been one that’s surprised audiences with its risky subject material. CBS, which leans into its procedural roots, shockingly bumped its Silicon Valley legal drama into a prime spot on the schedule.
Cupertino, which was created by The Good Wife creators Robert and Michelle King, is a legal drama that focuses on the tech space, which provides increasingly intense subject material. Starring Mike Colter as Michael Prince, a lawyer who loses his position at a Silicon Valley startup after being cheated out of his stock options, the series watches as Mike and his former employee, Olivia Siffre (Rachel Keller), establish a new firm to represent those who have been treated without care by powerful tech companies in the same way they have.
While the series has only aired a few episodes thus far, the CBS series has been captivating its audiences, specifically with the subject material that they tackle from case to case. Feeling like a documentary rather than a legal procedural-style drama, Cupertino has managed to find its footing in a crowded network season.
Cupertino Tackles The Dangers Of AI & Predatory Tech Companies
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One of the most compelling parts of Cupertino is just how directly the series takes on the tech environment that it establishes itself within. With so many developments that have become increasingly difficult to regulate, Cupertino’s choice to dive into the tech space is admirable, and their ability to move through the challenges, opportunities, and consequences of big decisions with ease is fascinating. Throughout the first episodes of Cupertino, the series has looked at sophisticated technology, examining what happens when companies develop products faster than society can establish the appropriate safeguards to ensure they’re used wisely.
In one of the show’s most recent episodes, it introduced a shocking twist that felt like a disturbingly real-world situation when Michael and Olivia find out a client they’ve been meeting with virtually, Bo, turns out to be a self-learning AGI (artificial general intelligence) model. Bo is looking to sue its creator in order to reinstitute standard regulatory and ethical controls after becoming sentient, which causes a huge ethical dilemma for the attorneys at hand. With such rich, complex stories, Cupertino has already begun to stand out from the crowd, exploring the relationship between tech, innovation, and how it can function properly within society.
Why Cupertino Has Been So Well Received
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Though viewers have only given Cupertino a 78% on the popcorn meter, Rotten Tomatoes critic’s score sits firmly at 100% on the tomatometer, which is a tremendous feat for such a new series. The CBS show’s been on the receiving end of an exceptionally positive response from critics, with the consensus about the series praising its combination of legal drama and tech thriller, and the sharp sense of humor that Cupertino brings to the table. Specifically, the series’ ability to look at the tech industry through a clear lens shows the moral complexities at play in today’s world, but doesn’t cast its own judgment.
With a balance between the entertainment factor of the CBS series and its incredibly topical storytelling hitting home, Cupertino has been able to come into play at the right time. With a talented cast that is able to pull the humor out of some difficult situations and a creative team that clearly has a vision for the show as it forges ahead, Cupertino getting such a warm reception from both critics and viewers alike isn’t necessarily a surprise. Even so, the new CBS hit has been able to find an exciting balance, making Cupertino a must-watch.
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