CBS officially launches its newest legal drama, Cupertino, tonight, October 8, 2026, at 10 PM ET/PT. The series marks a swift pivot for creators Robert and Michelle King, who are trading the supernatural hauntings of their recently concluded series Evil for the real-world anxieties of the Silicon Valley tech corridor.
The series reunites the Kings with actor Mike Colter, who shifts from his role as a priest-in-training to Michael Price, a high-powered Silicon Valley attorney. The premiere establishes a “watchdog” premise: after being fired and allegedly cheated out of his valuable stock options, Price pivots to lead an underdog law firm dedicated to representing individuals harmed or exploited by the massive corporations of the technology industry.
While the Kings are well-known for the legal maneuvering seen in The Good Wife and the quirky investigative procedural Elsbeth, Cupertino leans into a “tech-dystopian” tone. The narrative structure follows a case-of-the-week format that highlights the legal gray areas of modern innovation. According to TVLine, one early episode focuses on a murder case where the crime was allegedly encouraged by an AI chatbot, illustrating the show’s focus on corporate accountability in the digital age.
The ensemble cast supporting Colter includes Rachel Keller and Renée Elise Goldsberry, alongside Busy Philipps and Ella Stiller. The inclusion of Stiller, daughter of Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, marks a significant television role for the rising actress within the “Kingverse” of interconnected legal and investigative dramas.
The series arrives as part of a broader 2026 television trend focusing on the ethics of big tech, appearing alongside other recent releases like The Social Reckoning. By positioning Price as a victim of the same systems he now fights, the show attempts to ground complex technical litigation in a personal revenge story. Viewers can stream the premiere on Paramount+ in addition to the live broadcast on CBS.
