About the show
Based on Mike Isaac’s bestselling book of the same name, SUPER PUMPED: THE BATTLE FOR UBER, is the first installment of SHOWTIME’s new anthology series in which each season explores a story that rocked the business world to its core and changed culture. Starring Emmy-winner Joseph Gordon-Levitt (The Trial of the Chicago 7), Uma Thurman (Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction), and Kyle Chandler (FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS), SUPER PUMPED: THE BATTLE FOR UBER tells the story of one of Silicon Valley’s most successful and most destructive unicorns, Uber. The series depicts the roller-coaster ride of the upstart transportation company, embodying the highs and lows of Silicon Valley. Even amid the radical upheaval generated within the global tech capital, Uber stands out as both a marvel and a cautionary tale, featuring internal and external battles that ripple with unpredictable consequences.