# ‘Nancy Drew’ Star Officially Joins CBS’ ‘Matlock’ Replacement Series in New Sneak Peek

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nancy-drew-star-officially-joins-cbs-matlock-replacement-series-in-new-sneak-peek/
- Published: 2026-11-03T15:00:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T15:51:47+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/cupertino-episode-5-sneak-peek/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Kennedy McMann joins *Cupertino* as Olivia’s friend Celeste.
- Episode 5 centres on alleged labour abuse at an AI company.
- CBS is giving the series a special Sunday-night showcase.

## Summary

CBS is giving its legal thriller *Cupertino* a special Sunday-night showcase as it fills the Thursday schedule gap left by *Matlock*’s delayed third season. Episode 5 introduces Kennedy McMann, known for *Nancy Drew*, as Celeste, an employee drawn into a case alleging wage and overtime abuse by an AI training company.

The episode also follows the law firm’s search for information about its AI client, Bo, and a tense encounter with a sword-wielding figure. Celeste has just been fired and asks the firm’s assistant, Christy, to help organise workers into a union. *Cupertino* has reached a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and drew 7.17 million viewers for its premiere when delayed viewing was included; CBS plans a night of programming around the series on 8 November, beginning with a new episode, “Harper”.

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