Running Point

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Running Point
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Genre Sports comedy
Created by Elaine Ko and Mindy Kaling & Ike Barinholtz & David Stassen
Showrunners
  • Mindy Kaling
  • Ike Barinholtz
  • David Stassen
Starring
Music by Joseph Stephens
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Akshara Sekar
  • Jordan Rambis
  • Erin Owens
CinematographyMarco Fargnoli
Editors
  • Mat Greenleaf
  • Diana Fishman
Running time26–33 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseFebruary 27, 2025 (2025-2-27) –
present

Running Point is an American sports comedy series created by Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, [1] and starring Kate Hudson. The series premiered on Netflix on February 27, 2025. [2] In March 2025, the series was renewed for a second season. [3]

Contents

Synopsis

Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl gets the shot of a lifetime to prove herself as she's left in charge of her family's pro basketball team, but she soon quickly learns that running a basketball team comes with its own set of problems and surprises both on and off the court.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

In June 2021, it was announced that Netflix had given a straight-to-series order to an untitled Los Angeles Lakers themed comedy series created by Mindy Kaling. The Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner and president, Jeanie Buss, will co-executive produce the series with Kaling. [4] The series was initially going to be written, executive produced, and showrun by Elaine Ko. [4]

In January 2024, it was reported that the series had a new creative team, with Ko leaving the series, and Kaling now co-writing and executive producing the series with Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen. [5] Stassen will also serve as the series showrunner. [5] In May 2024, the untitled series was given the name, Running Point. [6] The series is executive produced by Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, Jeanie Buss, Linda Rambis, Howard Klein, and Kate Hudson, and produced by Jordan Rambis. [6] Production companies involved with the series are Kaling's Kaling International, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Television Studios. [6] In March 2025, Netflix renewed the series for a second season. [3]

Casting

In January 2024, it was announced that Kate Hudson had joined the series as the protagonist, Isla Gordon, and also as an executive producer. [5] In February 2024, it was announced that Brenda Song had joined the series as Ali Lee, Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon, and Scott MacArthur as Ness Gordon. [7] Also in February 2024, it was announced that Chet Hanks had joined the series as Travis Bugg, Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Ana Moreno, Fabrizio Guido as Jackie Moreno, Toby Sandeman as Marcus Winfield, and Roberto Sanchez as Stephen Ramirez. [8]

In March 2024, it was announced that Max Greenfield had joined the series as Lev Levy, Dane DiLiegro as Badrag Knauss, and Uche Agada as Dyson Gibbs. [9] In May 2024, Jay Ellis joined the series as Jay Brown. [10] In June 2024, Scott Evans joined the series as Charlie. [11]

Filming

The series began filming in February 2024, in Los Angeles. [12] The outside of the Los Angeles Waves basketball stadium is the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. [13]

In February 2025, Pepperdine University sued Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery for alleged trademark infringement. The university claimed that the TV series used their team's logo, the Waves. [14] Pepperdine University also accused Running Point for the use of their "basketball team's colors, orange and blue", highlighting the number 37 of a fictional player (number 37 also being synonymous to Pepperdine athletics), in addition to other similarities. [15]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateProd.
code
1"Pilot" James Ponsoldt Teleplay by : Mindy Kaling & Ike Barinholtz & David Stassen
Story by : Elaine Ko and Mindy Kaling & Ike Barinholtz & David Stassen		February 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18101
After years of being ignored by her brothers, Isla Gordon gets the chance to prove herself as she gets appointed as the president of her family's pro basketball team, the Los Angeles Waves. But her first day goes anything but smoothly.
2"Joe Pesci"James PonsoldtMindy KalingFebruary 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18102
While Ness and Sandy team up to take down Isla as president, Isla begins the hunt for a new team sponsor. However, a secret from their late father's past could threaten it all.
3"The Travis Bugg Affair"Michael WeaverIke Barinholtz & David StassenFebruary 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18103
After Travis insults the team sponsor, Isla tried to work with him to help with damage control, but it ends up backfiring on her. Now a member of the family, Jackie tries to settle into his new position as Isla's assistant with the help of Ali.
4"Doljanchi"Michael Weaver Grace Edwards February 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18104
While in Phoenix for a Leagues owner conference, Isla negotiates a game-changing deal. Back in LA, Ness is forced to move in with Sandy after getting kicked out by his wife.
5"Beshert" Thembi Banks Joe Mande February 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18105
Isla and Lev's long awaited engagement party is full of unwanted surprises and confessions. Meanwhile, Jackie tries to switch up the halftime show.
6"The Yips"Thembi BanksAkshara SekarFebruary 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18106
Isla tries to track down a rumor about trading Marcus. Meanwhile, as Dyson's free throws begin to drag down the team, he receives an unusual intervention.
7"A Special Place in Hell"Michael WeaverBrandon ChildsFebruary 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18107
To stop Travis's overbearing mother, Isla creates a position to keep her busy. Meanwhile, Sandy and Jackie's messy love lives begins to bite them.
8"The Streak"Michael WeaverMichael RodriguezFebruary 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18108
After Jay goes missing following an incident at a nightclub, Isla is forced to track him down. Taking advice from Ness, Sandy decided to casually date.
9"The Playoffs"David StassenMichael Chung & Bronson DialloFebruary 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18109
Having made the playoffs, Isla is confronted with a serious crisis involving one of the players that could jeopardize their career, and also could affect her relationship with Lev. Meanwhile, after learning Charlie is single, Sandy decides to win him back.
10"Game Seven"David StassenMindy Kaling and Ike Barinholtz & David StassenFebruary 27, 2025 (2025-2-27)T12.18110
One month had passed since their split, Isla receives a sign to try and win Lev back. Jackie struggles with a big day, but has no one to celebrate it with. Meanwhile, the Waves are officially in the playoffs, however, a player makes a critical mistake that could ruin the chances of the Waves ending their season on a good note.

Release

Running Point was released on Netflix on February 27, 2025. [2]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 79% approval rating with an average rating of 6.4/10, based on 47 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Kate Hudson continuously makes three-pointer shots with her dynamite charisma in Running Point, carrying this amusing series while it straightens out its game strategy." [16] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 65 out of 100 based on 23 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. [17]

References

  1. ↑ "Running Point". Writers Guild of America West . Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Rice, Lynette (January 21, 2025). "'Running Point': Netflix Reveals Start Date For Comedy Starring Kate Hudson". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Luther, Rebecca (March 6, 2025). "Running Point Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix — Watch Star Kate Hudson's Announcement". TVLine. Archived from the original on March 6, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (June 18, 2021). "LA Lakers-Inspired Office Comedy Series Ordered By Netflix From Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko & Jeanie Buss". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (January 26, 2024). "Kate Hudson To Headline Mindy Kaling's Netflix Basketball Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 Petski, Denise (May 15, 2024). "Mindy Kaling's Netflix Comedy Series Unveils First Photos Of Kate Hudson As Pro Basketball Team President". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ Otterson, Joe (February 1, 2024). "Mindy Kaling's Pro Basketball Front Office Comedy at Netflix Casts Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur". Variety . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  8. ↑ Petski, Denise (February 21, 2024). "Mindy Kaling's Netflix Basketball Series Adds 5 To Cast". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  9. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (March 7, 2024). "Max Greenfield, Uche Agada & Dane DiLiegro Join Mindy Kaling's Netflix Basketball Series". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 30, 2024). "Jay Ellis Rounds Out Cast Of Mindy Kaling's 'Running Point' Series At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 24, 2024). "Scott Evans Boards Mindy Kaling's Basketball Series 'Running Point'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ Gaudens, Reed (February 26, 2024). "Kate Hudson is Running Point in Netflix's comedy series coming in 2025". Netflix Life. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  13. ↑ Webster, Kieran (March 5, 2025). "Kate Hudson's Netflix show Running Point features Glasgow landmark despite LA setting". GlasgowLife. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  14. ↑ Stenzel, Wesley (February 21, 2025). "California university sues Netflix, WB over Mindy Kaling show Running Point". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  15. ↑ Lavietes, Matt (February 21, 2025). "Pepperdine University sues Netflix and Warner Bros. over Mindy Kaling's new show". NBC News . Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Running Point: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Running Point: Season 1". Metacritic . Retrieved March 13, 2025.
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