Running Point
Running Point
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Running Point

"Show them who's boss."

7.3
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
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Series Brief

Overview

A reformed party girl must prove herself as a businesswoman when she's unexpectedly put in charge of her family's pro basketball team.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 62 /100

Critical reception for Running Point is largely mixed to moderately positive, with reviewers finding it an agreeable, breezy workplace sitcom anchored by Kate Hudson's charismatic lead performance. Many critics noted the premise draws inspiration from real-life sports dynasties and readily drew comparisons to Ted Lasso, albeit traded in for a sharper, more dysfunctional family dynamic. For those seeking an easy binge, the ensemble cast and quick comedic pacing deliver reliable entertainment.

However, several reviewers felt the series settles for safe choices and lightweight humor rather than making the most of its sports-executive premise. Critiques pointed to formulaic plotting, underdeveloped side characters, and hyperactive editing, with some arguing that the show feels like a conventional network comedy masquerading as a premium streaming series. While a few found the execution tiresome, the general consensus is that it functions as a fun, undemanding watch if viewers do not inspect the seams too closely.

“weds a shiny — if not totally unique in recent history — hook to a reliable setup and charismatic cast”

“"Point" is a lot of fun, but unfortunately it's too lightweight to be the kind of instantly addictive and classic workplace comedy in the vein of Kaling's "The Office" and "The Mindy Project."”

“an office comedy built with the general blandness of most broadcast TV”

“a breezy watch full of mostly memorable characters, family hijinks, and the occasional basketball montage”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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UK • CA • US
Netflix
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

Running Point leans into the friction between chaotic personal histories and the high stakes of professional sports management. The humor stems from the disconnect between the family legacy of the organization and the unconventional approach of its new leader. Rather than relying on standard arena tropes, the comedy finds its edge in the boardroom dynamics and the logistical absurdities involved in running a pro basketball team.

Kate Hudson anchors a cast that navigates the rapid shifts in tone between corporate maneuvering and courtside unpredictability. The writing focuses on how a person with a background in excess attempts to curate an image of steady professionalism. It is a portrait of a messy transition where the pressure to perform on the court is matched only by the necessity of surviving internal office politics.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 8
Longest run 20 eps
Show 67 more
Nicole Sullivan as Bonnie Bugg 1 episode Chet Hanks as Travis Bugg 8 episodes Jay Ellis as Jay Brown 7 episodes Dane DiLiegro as Badrag Knauss 8 episodes Jon Glaser as Sean Murphy 5 episodes Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Ana Moreno 2 episodes Roberto Sanchez as Stephen Ramirez 4 episodes Matt Corboy as John Berk 1 episode Randy Vasquez as Tony Perez 1 episode Stephen Guarino as Roger 1 episode Jalen Rose as Greg Jackson 2 episodes Harper Wasnesky as Young Isla 4 episodes Emory Ogletree II as Ray 1 episode John Ruby as Coach Ruby 2 episodes Kandiss Crone as Off-Camera Reporter 1 episode John Ireland as Play-By-Play Announcer 6 episodes Edgar Blackmon as Color Commentator 3 episodes J.P. Manoux as Arena Announcer 7 episodes Max Greenfield as Lev Levenson 7 episodes Scott Evans as Charlie 5 episodes Lisa Gilroy as Tati 1 episode Christopher Nicholas Smith as Finn 1 episode Brian Huskey as Cran Merrickman 1 episode Punam Patel as Gloria Shaw 1 episode Alan Barinholtz as Bernie Berger 1 episode Lily Kate Stassen as Daughter 1 episode Blake Kevin Dwyer as Cory 1 episode Lauryn Speights as Sephora Sales Associate #1 1 episode Kerrynton Jones as Sephora Sales Associate #2 1 episode Jessalyn Wanlim as Bituin 3 episodes Rich Eisen as Rich Eisen 1 episode Will Vought as Sommelier 1 episode Jennifer K. Lee as Reporter #1 1 episode Stephanie Arellano as Reporter #2 1 episode Amanda Sadia as Morning News PA 1 episode Ryder Robinson as Travis' Cousin 1 episode Andy Favreau as Charles Tracey 2 episodes Utkarsh Ambudkar as Malkeet Dasari 1 episode Jim O'Heir as Irv Plotkin 1 episode Peter Allas as Frank Shaughnessy 1 episode Justin Hurtt-Dunkley as Victor Coburn Jr. 6 episodes Jon Moon as Gene 2 episodes Jennie Baek as Dahee 1 episode Michelle Park as Grace 1 episode Cody Easterbrook as Waiter 1 episode Jay Ellis as Jay Brown 1 episode Marissa Reyes as Sofia 3 episodes Suzanne Ford as Linda 1 episode Bob Glouberman as Jeffrey 1 episode Erica Ibsen as Isla's Mom 1 episode Hope Shapiro as Aunt 1 episode Michael Lippman as Uncle 1 episode Krystal Ellsworth as Waves Dancer #1 2 episodes Sydney Lewis as Waves Dancer #2 2 episodes Auriana Ehsani as Waves Dancer #3 2 episodes Elisabeth Stassen as Assistant 2 episodes Jayme Rae Dailey as Waves Dancer #4 2 episodes Marissa Dae Lee as Waves Dancer #5 2 episodes Dominique Domingo as Waves Dancer #6 2 episodes Rithiely Pereira Najera as Waves Dancer #7 2 episodes Scarlet Aviram as Waves Dancer #8 2 episodes Taylor Thomas as Waves Dancer #9 2 episodes Steve French as Jack Gordon 2 episodes Fulani Bahati as Waves Dancer #10 2 episodes Lonni Olson as Waves Dancer #11 2 episodes Raegan McNeal as Waves Dancer #12 2 episodes Rob Huebel as Clint 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Producer
"C" Camera Operator
Property Master
Supervising Producer
Assistant Costume Designer
Script Supervisor
First Assistant "A" Camera
Steadicam Operator
Makeup Department Head
"B" Camera Operator
Costume Supervisor
Set Decoration
First Assistant "C" Camera
Script Coordinator
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

sports basketball team workplace comedy sports comedy
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
February 27, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
163