Cupertino's First Cases Give Off Evil Vibes — And That's A Good Thing — In Full Trailer For Robert And Michelle King's New Series (Exclusive)
CBS debuts a trailer for 'Cupertino,' a new legal drama from Robert and Michelle King focusing on the battle against Silicon Valley's corporate giants.
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CBS has released the official trailer for a new legal drama series titled 'Cupertino,' created by Robert and Michelle King. The series centers on an unlikely duo who work to take down the giants of Silicon Valley. According to coverage from Yahoo, the cast includes Mike Colter, known for his role in Luke Cage, who is depicted in intense sequences within the trailer. Additionally, Us Weekly highlights a scene-stealing role played by Busy Philipps, signaling a high-profile ensemble for the legal series. Multiple entertainment outlets are focusing on the tone and casting of the production.
TVLine reports that the first cases featured in the series give off 'evil vibes,' though the outlet describes this atmospheric choice as a positive element for the show. TV Insider focuses on the dynamic of the central protagonists and their mission to challenge the power structures of the tech industry. These reports collectively emphasize the high stakes and the aggressive nature of the legal battles portrayed in the trailer. Contextual tension has emerged regarding the show's depiction of its namesake location. The Mercury News reports that some local residents of Cupertino barely recognize their own city as presented in the CBS production.
This suggests a discrepancy between the fictionalized version of the city used for the legal drama and the actual reality of the municipality. This local reaction provides a backdrop of authenticity concerns as the series prepares for its launch in a region defined by actual technological power. Moving forward, the industry will be watching the reception of Robert and Michelle King's specific vision for the legal genre. While the official trailer has been released, further details regarding the specific cases or the premiere date are not yet specified in the current coverage. Observers will likely monitor whether the show's portrayal of Silicon Valley giants aligns with the 'evil vibes' teased by TVLine and how the duality of the lead characters unfolds as they attempt to dismantle the influence of the tech sector.
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Quick answers
Who are the creators of the series 'Cupertino'?
The series is created by Robert and Michelle King.
Which actors are featured in the 'Cupertino' trailer?
The trailer features Mike Colter and Busy Philipps.
How have locals reacted to the show?
According to The Mercury News, some locals barely recognize their city in the CBS drama.
Coverage (5)
- CBS’ Legal Drama ‘Cupertino’ Teases Busy Philipps’ Scene-Stealing Role in Official Trailer Us Weekly · 13h ago
- Meet ‘Cupertino’s Unlikely Duo Taking Down Silicon Valley’s Giants tvinsider.com · 13h ago
- Luke Cage’s Mike Colter Gets Thrown Into Intense Legal TV Show in Cupertino Trailer Yahoo · 13h ago
- CBS named its new legal drama ‘Cupertino.’ Some locals barely recognize their city The Mercury News · 13h ago
- Cupertino's First Cases Give Off Evil Vibes — And That's A Good Thing — In Full Trailer For Robert And Michelle King's New Series (Exclusive) TVLine · 13h ago
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