Running Pointhas officially been renewed for season 2. The sports comedy stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, a woman appointed to be president of the fictional LA Waves basketball team. The series premiered its 10-episode first season on Netflix on February 27. In addition to Hudson,Running Pointfeatures a leading castincluding Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Jay Ellis, Scott MacArthur, Chet Hanks, Uche Agada, Justin Theroux, Scott Evans, and Max Greenfield. The series was created by Ike Barinholtz and features episodes directed by Michael Weaver, Thembi Banks, James Ponsoldt, and David Stassen.
Now,Netflixhas announced theofficial renewal ofRunning Pointfor season 2. The streamer announced this through a promotional video, which began by showing fans' demands for a second season. The video cuts to Hudson, who said “A good basketball team owner knows when to listen to the fans.” She then excitedly announces that “Running Point is officially coming back for season 2.” She then thanked those who supported the show and closed off with a message about seeing them next season.
What This Means For Running Point
Running Point Season 1 Is Doing Well With Viewers
It has only been one week to date sinceRunning Pointpremiered and made it onto Netflix’s global top 10 for English-language TV shows. It reached theno. 3 spot, with 9.3 million total views, and only lost out toZero DayandAmerican Murder: Gabby Petito. Since then,Running Pointhas risen to theno. 1 show in the United States. In herreview ofRunning Point,Screen Rant’s Rachel Labonte gave the series 7 out of 10 stars, writing “I see the potential here and am hopeful future seasons will build upon this solid foundation.”
Running Point Season 1 Ending Explained: What Happens Next For Kate Hudson’s Basketball Team
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Part ofRunning Point’s success is likely related to its stars. The series featured Hudson in the lead, but Song’s supporting role is just as significant, as it likely drew in fans from the actor’s previous work on Disney Channel content such asThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody. These cast appearances and clever plotting and comedy amounted to positive reception overall, asRunning Pointgot a 77% Tomatometerand 82% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes. These strong reviews bode well for the next season.
Our Take On Running Point’s Renewal
The Show’s Success Is Refreshing
In a streaming world inundated by conspiracy thrillers and murder mysteries,Running Pointis a refreshing success. Fictional sports TV shows are few and far between, and especially those that exist in the comedy space. For this reason and its impressive and appealing cast,Running Pointis a fun Netflix series that could benefit from further exploration in season 2.
Running Point
Cast
In Running Point, Isla Gordon, portrayed by Kate Hudson, unexpectedly ascends to the presidency of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team after her brother’s resignation. Navigating a male-dominated industry, Isla strives to prove her leadership amidst family dynamics and team challenges.
