Robert and Michelle King, the creators behind "The Good Wife," have returned to CBS with a new legal drama called "Cupertino," set in Silicon Valley and starring Mike Colter. The series follows lawyers in a David vs. Goliath scenario, blending courtroom drama with the tech industry backdrop.
In an interview, the Kings discussed Episode 2, titled "Vik & Bo," which features what they describe as a shocking artificial general intelligence twist. The episode explores AI-related storylines that incorporate what the creators call "AI guardrails" narrative elements.
The Kings previously found success predicting technological and social futures through "The Good Wife" and its spin-off "The Good Fight," often weaving contemporary issues into their storytelling. With "Cupertino," they continue this approach by tackling emerging technology challenges and the legal complexities surrounding artificial intelligence development.
The episode marks a significant narrative turn for the series, as the creators use the tech-heavy setting to explore speculative scenarios involving advanced AI systems. This direction reflects the Kings' established pattern of grounding their legal dramas in real-world concerns before they become mainstream cultural talking points.
"Cupertino" launches this fall on CBS, positioning itself as a contemporary legal drama that addresses the intersection of law and technological innovation. The inclusion of AI storylines from early episodes suggests the series intends to remain topical while maintaining the Kings' characteristic approach to legal procedural storytelling.