Running Point (Season 1)
Director: James Ponsoldt, Michael Weaver, Thembi Banks & David Stassen
Cast: Kate Hudson (Isla Gordon), Drew Tarver (Sandy Gordon), Scott MacArthur (Ness Gordon), Brenda Song (Ali Lee), Fabrizio Guido (Jackie Moreno), Chet Hanks (Travis Bugg), Toby Sandeman (Marcus Winfield), Jay Ellis (Coach Jay), Uche Agada (Dyson Gibbs), Max Greenfield (Lev Levenson), Justin Theroux (Cam Gordon)
Running Point is a sharp, sports‑drama comedy from Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, and Elaine Ko, centered around Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson)—a feisty, long-overlooked member of the Gordon family. When her brother Cam (Justin Theroux) steps down in disgrace, Isla is unexpectedly appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, the family-owned basketball franchise. Her appointment shocks the board, her two brothers (Sandy and Ness), and the broader sports community, who doubt her readiness and accuse the family of nepotism WikipediaNetflixDeciderTIME.
Over ten brisk episodes (each 26–33 minutes long), Isla navigates sponsorship crises, celebrity-loaded locker rooms, trade negotiations, and boardroom battles—all while juggling family dysfunction and public scrutiny. From handling problematic stars like point guard Travis Bugg (Chet Hanks) to orchestrating viral branding campaigns and building team morale, Isla proves her instincts and resilience at every turn Netflix+10Netflix+10Wikipedia+10.
The ensemble cast brings strong comedic energy to every scene—Brenda Song shines as Ali Lee, her tough‑as‑nails chief of staff; Fabrizio Guido wins hearts as Jackie Moreno, the stadium vendor turned working family member; and Max Greenfield plays her supportive fiancé Lev, providing emotional grounding amid the chaos Rotten Tomatoes+8Parade+8Wikipedia+8.
Critics gave the show 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 65/100 on Metacritic—calling it entertaining and upbeat but occasionally shallow or derivative of Ted Lasso Rotten TomatoesWikipedia. Many reviewers praised Kate Hudson’s comedic charm and the family dynamics, though others noted the sports subplots lacked depth The Washington PostVanity Fair. Reddit user responses echoed this mixed enthusiasm:
“Even though it was 10 episodes I felt the storyline pacing felt ‘punchy’… predictable but enjoyable” TV Insider
“It’s a mix of sports drama and family dysfunction… the cast’s chemistry is undeniable”
Despite comparisons to other sports comedies, Running Point stands on its own as a fast-paced, character-driven workplace series—an entertaining underdog story about ambition, legacy, and proving yourself in a male‑dominated business.
Running Point is a sharp, sports‑drama comedy from Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, and Elaine Ko, centered around Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson)—a feisty, long-overlooked member of the Gordon family. When her brother Cam (Justin Theroux) steps down in disgrace, Isla is unexpectedly appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, the family-owned basketball franchise. Her appointment shocks the board, her two brothers (Sandy and Ness), and the broader sports community, who doubt her readiness and accuse the family of nepotism WikipediaNetflixDeciderTIME.
Over ten brisk episodes (each 26–33 minutes long), Isla navigates sponsorship crises, celebrity-loaded locker rooms, trade negotiations, and boardroom battles—all while juggling family dysfunction and public scrutiny. From handling problematic stars like point guard Travis Bugg (Chet Hanks) to orchestrating viral branding campaigns and building team morale, Isla proves her instincts and resilience at every turn Netflix+10Netflix+10Wikipedia+10.
The ensemble cast brings strong comedic energy to every scene—Brenda Song shines as Ali Lee, her tough‑as‑nails chief of staff; Fabrizio Guido wins hearts as Jackie Moreno, the stadium vendor turned working family member; and Max Greenfield plays her supportive fiancé Lev, providing emotional grounding amid the chaos Rotten Tomatoes+8Parade+8Wikipedia+8.
Critics gave the show 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 65/100 on Metacritic—calling it entertaining and upbeat but occasionally shallow or derivative of Ted Lasso Rotten TomatoesWikipedia. Many reviewers praised Kate Hudson’s comedic charm and the family dynamics, though others noted the sports subplots lacked depth The Washington PostVanity Fair. Reddit user responses echoed this mixed enthusiasm:
“Even though it was 10 episodes I felt the storyline pacing felt ‘punchy’… predictable but enjoyable” TV Insider
“It’s a mix of sports drama and family dysfunction… the cast’s chemistry is undeniable”
Despite comparisons to other sports comedies, Running Point stands on its own as a fast-paced, character-driven workplace series—an entertaining underdog story about ambition, legacy, and proving yourself in a male‑dominated business.