TV Series2022–present · 1 season · 7 episodes · Returning

Super Pumped

Name: Super Pumped
Genre: Drama
Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kyle Chandler, Kerry Bishé, Babak Tafti, Jon Bass

Taste attributes: dramabiographyslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyemotive & stirringcomplex relationship

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Boxlist takeRealistic and serious: a slow-burning drama series, gritty rather than glossy. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Taste details

Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

7.3 /10

TMDB · 35 votes

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Season

The Battle for Uber

· 2022 · 7 episodesTrailer ↗

The story of Uber, one of Silicon Valley’s most successful and most destructive unicorns. Pivoting on Travis Kalanick, Uber’s hard-charging CEO who ultimately was ousted in a boardroom coup, the season depicts the roller-coaster ride of the upstart transportation company, embodying the highs and lows of Silicon Valley.

Episodes (7)

1Grow or Die27 Feb 2022
UberCab CEO Travis Kalanick sets his sights on landing an important partner for his fledgling company: VC powerhouse Bill Gurley. But Gurley’s money might not be enough as UberCab employees take to the San Francisco streets to recruit & conquer and the support of his loved ones can’t stop the stressed leader from…
2X to the X6 Mar 2022
Uber engineers develop new technology to help skirt their legal problems while working towards slaying the biggest giant yet: New York and the taxi commissions. Travis rewards the Uber team for their hard work with a blowout in Las Vegas, courting the unwanted attention of the press. Friction develops between Travis…
3War13 Mar 2022
Gurley sends a reluctant Travis and Emil on a roadshow to raise money, but Travis has other ideas for this raise round. With Lyft gaining momentum in the ride-sharing space, Travis wages war and won’t back down. Gurley gives an enlightening interview.
4Boober20 Mar 2022
The boardroom becomes a battle zone for how best to run the fast-growing company. Meanwhile, the Uber team attends one of the biggest events in the Valley — Code Conference — where they interact with tech legends like Sergey Brin and Arianna Huffington. While there, Travis gains an ally. He is ecstatic when it seems…
5The Charm Offensive27 Mar 2022
Travis finds himself on trial at Apple HQ, fighting for Uber’s very existence. In defense, he explains the Uber team’s strategy to conquer fraudsters in China and deal with their bad press problem. Arianna and Bill disagree on how best to steer Travis in the right direction. Emil has an illuminating conversation.
6Delete Uber3 Apr 2022
A new development throws a wrench in Travis’s confidence, leaving him and the rest of the team scrambling for solutions. When his other allies turn their backs, Travis leans on Emil to restore his faith. The Uber team hires someone big to rein in their toxic culture problem.
7Same Last Name10 Apr 2022
Gurley and his backers present Travis with an ultimatum that will change the course of the company forever. Travis searches the city for supporters to rally in his defense. The two men go head-to-head in a final, last-ditch battle for Uber. Season finale.

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Setting / scale: Balanced setting / scale, just how this profile likes it
Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it

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Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism

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Synopsis

Each season of this anthology series explores a story that rocked the business world to its core and changed culture. The first season tells the story of Uber, one of Silicon Valley’s most successful and most destructive unicorns.

Synopsis: TMDB