Mike Colter may have made his name as Marvel's Luke Cage, but his television home has long been CBS. Under the creative duo of Robert and Michelle King, he's taken on three memorable roles on the network, starting with the Emmy-winning political drama The Good Wife, where he played the menacing Chicago drug lord Lemond Bishop. The Kings then brought him into the main cast of their eerie supernatural series Evil, where he spent four seasons investigating mysteries ranging from the inexplicable to the outright demonic. Now, their latest legal thriller has put him back in the spotlight, and CBS is giving him and co-star Rachel Keller their biggest platform yet.
Cupertino has been building momentum on Thursday nights, airing alongside the Kings' other series, Elsbeth. The show follows Michael Price (Colter) and Olivia Siffre (Keller), two lawyers who were cheated by Silicon Valley and fired from their jobs at a tech startup. Together with their associates, they take on cases against the tech giants on behalf of everyday people who've been harmed by their unchecked power. In its second week, the series became the second-most-watched new show of the season, pulling in 6.8 million viewers from October 12-18, according to Nielsen's live-plus-seven-day ratings. This Sunday, Price, Siffre & Associates will aim to expand that audience by taking over CBS for the entire evening.
In addition to Thursday's episode "Celeste," airing at 10 p.m. ET/PT, three back-to-back episodes of Cupertino will follow 60 Minutes on Sunday, November 8, replacing the usual lineup of Marshals and Tracker. The night includes the new episode "Harper," which airs in the 8 p.m. slot, followed by re-airs of the first two episodes, "Michael & Olivia" and "Vik & Bo." Another new episode, "Yungwood," will then premiere the following Thursday, November 12. This special Sunday event gives viewers a chance to sample the show's unique blend of sci-fi and legal drama, which critics have already praised with a perfect 100% score.
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"Harper" delivers a high-stakes twist on the courtroom drama when a massive traffic jam forces everyone involved in Michael and Olivia's latest case to argue the legal battle remotely from their cars. The case hits close to home for their associate Christy (Ella Stiller), whose roommate is denied a critical organ transplant after an AI algorithm swaps her place on the donor list with a wealthy man. The only hope is to find a judge who can quickly halt the operation, but that proves easier said than done. Meanwhile, "Yungwood" brings in a big guest star: Method Man plays the titular legendary rapper whose revenue is threatened by an AI-music studio that generates copycat songs. Michael and Olivia's fight for artistic integrity becomes personal when Michael's own father, Bayard (played by Joe Morton), appears as opposing counsel. The cast also includes Busy Philipps, Nik Dodani, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Rob McClure.
This Sunday's takeover is a smart move by CBS to capitalize on the show's growing popularity. For those who haven't yet tuned in, it's a perfect opportunity to catch up on the series from the beginning. The show's premise—lawyers battling tech behemoths—feels especially timely, and the Kings' track record suggests they know how to keep audiences engaged. If you're a fan of legal thrillers with a modern twist, this is one to watch. And for those who enjoy a good thriller, you might also want to check out some classic action thrillers that keep you hooked from start to finish.
With its strong ratings and critical acclaim, Cupertino is quickly becoming a standout in the fall TV lineup. The Sunday night event is a bold move that could introduce the show to a whole new audience. As the Kings continue to craft intricate, thought-provoking stories, it's clear that Colter and Keller have found a worthy vehicle for their talents. Don't miss the triple dose of legal drama this Sunday, and stay tuned for more updates on the series' future.
