Super Pumped (TV series)

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Super Pumped
Genre
Created byBrian Koppelman & David Levien
Based onSuper Pumped: The Battle for Uber
by Mike Isaac
Starring
Narrated byQuentin Tarantino[1]
Music byBrendan Angelides
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
ProducerSarah Acosta
Cinematography
Editors
  • Dana Congdon
  • Jane Rizzo
  • Todd Desrosiers
Production companyShowtime Networks
DistributorParamount Global Content Licensing
Release
Original networkShowtime
Original releaseFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27) –
present (present)

Super Pumped is an American anthology drama television series created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, named for the 2019 nonfiction book of the same name by Mike Isaac. The first installment, subtitled The Battle For Uber, is based on Isaac's book and centers on the rise and fall of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Also starring Kyle Chandler and Elisabeth Shue, it premiered on Showtime on February 27, 2022. Ahead of the series premiere, the series was renewed for a second season, which will be based on a separate forthcoming book by Mike Isaac about Facebook.

Premise[]

The first season will dramatize the roller-coaster ride of one of Silicon Valley's most successful and most destructive companies, Uber, from the perspective of the company's CEO Travis Kalanick, who is ultimately ousted in a boardroom coup after tense internal and external battles that ripple with unpredictable consequences.

Future seasons will explore other stories of businesses that have affected the culture.[2]

Cast and characters[]

Main[]

The first season is narrated by Quentin Tarantino.[1]

Recurring[]

Episodes[]

The Battle For Uber
No.Title [3]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [3]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Grow or Die"Allen CoulterBrian Koppelman & David LevienFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)0.120[4]
2"X to the X"Daniel Gray LonginoSarah AcostaMarch 6, 2022 (2022-03-06)0.138[5]
3"War"Daniel Gray LonginoStephen SchiffMarch 13, 2022 (2022-03-13)0.154[6]
4"Boober"[7]John DahlEmily HornsbyMarch 20, 2022 (2022-03-20)TBD
5"The Charm Offensive"TBATBAMarch 27, 2022 (2022-03-27)TBD
6"Delete Uber"TBATBAApril 3, 2022 (2022-04-03)TBD
7"Same Last Name"TBATBAApril 10, 2022 (2022-04-10)TBD

Production[]

Development[]

The project first emerged on September 18, 2019, when the non-fiction novel Super Pumped by New York Times technology journalist Mike Isaac was featured on The Hollywood Reporter's list of highly sought-after intellectual property.[8] The following month, it was announced that Showtime had optioned the television rights to the book, with the intention to adapt the novel into a limited series. Billions co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien were attached to create, write, and executive produce the series under their overall deal with Showtime Networks.[9] By March 2021, the series had quietly received a series pickup, with the series given a 2022 premiere timeframe.[10] It was later announced in May 2021 that Showtime had officially given the project a series order, with the series following an anthology format, opening up the possibility of future seasons instead of the miniseries previously envisioned.[2] The series, subtitled The Battle For Uber in its first season, premiered on February 27, 2022 on Showtime and Paramount+ Internationally.[11] Allen Coulter will serve as the director and executive producer for the first episode.[12] On February 15, 2022, ahead of the series premiere, Showtime renewed the series for a second season which will focus on Facebook.[13]

Casting[]

In May 2021, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kyle Chandler were cast in lead roles.[2][14] In August 2021, Kerry Bishé, Babak Tafti, Mousa Hussein Kraish, and Hank Azaria were added to the main cast.[15][16][17] The following month, Bridget Gao Hollitt and Elisabeth Shue joined the cast in lead roles while Virginia Kull, Amanda Brooks, Annie Chang, Erinn Ruth, and Mishka Thébaud were cast in recurring capacities.[18][19][20] In October, it was announced Uma Thurman would be playing the role of Arianna Huffington.[12] On February 16, 2022, it was reported that Quentin Tarantino is set as the narrator for the first season.[1]

Filming[]

Principal photography began in September 2021 in Los Angeles, California.[21]

Reception[]

Critical response[]

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 57% approval rating with an average rating of 6.5/10, based on 21 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Super Pumped has energy to spare, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt's committed turn as an unpleasant tech honcho will leave many viewers feeling stuck in a particularly uncomfortable rideshare."[22] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 63 out of 100 based on 19 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[23]

Ratings[]

Viewership and ratings per episode of Super Pumped
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Grow or Die" February 27, 2022 0.01 0.120[4] TBD TBD TBD TBD
2 "X to the X" March 6, 2022 0.01 0.138[5] TBD TBD TBD TBD
3 "War" March 13, 2022 0.03 0.154[6] TBD TBD TBD TBD

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (February 16, 2022). "'Super Pumped': Quentin Tarantino Set As Narrator For Showtime Anthology's First Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (May 24, 2021). "Joseph Gordon-Levitt To Star As Travis Kalanick In 'Super Pumped' Showtime Series About Uber From 'Billions' Co-Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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  5. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (March 8, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 3.6.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (March 15, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 3.13.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
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  8. ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 18, 2019). "Rights Available: An Uber Deep-Dive and an Instagram Ghostwriter Tell-All". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (October 16, 2019). "'Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber' Limited Series Adaptation From 'Billions' Duo In Works At Showtime". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  10. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (March 17, 2021). "'Man Who Fell to Earth' Series Shifts to Showtime From Paramount Plus (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  11. ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 23, 2021). "'Super Pumped': Showtime Sets Premiere For Anthology Series From 'Billions' Co-Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  12. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (October 19, 2021). "Uma Thurman to Play Arianna Huffington in Showtime Uber Series 'Super Pumped' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  13. ^ White, Peter (February 15, 2022). "'Super Pumped' Renewed For Season 2 At Showtime; Anthology Series To Tackle Facebook As Network Starts Meta Battle With HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 27, 2021). "Kyle Chandler To Star In 'Super Pumped' Showtime Series About Uber From 'Billions' Co-Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 29, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  15. ^ Otterson, Joe (August 3, 2021). "Showtime Uber Series 'Super Pumped' Casts Kerry Bishé (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (August 10, 2021). "'Super Pumped': Babak Tafti & Mousa Hussein Kraish Join Showtime Series About Uber". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  17. ^ Otterson, Joe (August 19, 2021). "Hank Azaria to Play Apple CEO Tim Cook in Uber Series 'Super Pumped' at Showtime (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  18. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 3, 2021). "Uber Series 'Super Pumped' at Showtime Casts Bridget Gao-Hollitt (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  19. ^ Petski, Denise (September 13, 2021). "'Super Pumped': Elisabeth Shue Joins Showtime Series About Uber From 'Billions' Co-Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  20. ^ White, Peter (September 22, 2021). "'Super Pumped': Showtime Anthology Series Adds Five To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  21. ^ Carolina (September 2, 2021). "Thursday, September 2 Filming Locations". On Location Vacations. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
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  23. ^ "Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber: Season 1". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved March 5, 2022.

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