Running Point is a Netflix workplace comedy about Isla Gordon, played by Kate Hudson, who gets thrown into the president's chair of a fictional NBA team, the Los Angeles Waves, after her brother Cam Gordon steps down to go to rehab. The premise is loosely inspired by Jeanie Buss taking over the real Los Angeles Lakers, though the Gordon family and the Waves are entirely fictional. The show comes from Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, and Elaine Ko, with Stassen serving as showrunner. It's produced by Kaling International in partnership with Warner Bros. Television.
Running Point Cast: Who Plays Who
Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon: A former party girl who suddenly finds herself running the family basketball team and has to prove she belongs in the room.
Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon: Isla's brother and the former president of the Waves, whose return from rehab creates tension as he tries to reclaim his old job.
Brenda Song as Ali Lee: The Waves' chief of staff and Isla's longtime friend, who helps her navigate the front office.
Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon: Isla's brother, the team's CFO, smart but socially awkward.
Scott MacArthur as Ness Gordon: The most sensitive of Isla's brothers and the team's general manager.
Max Greenfield as Lev Levy: Isla's fiance, a pediatrician who supports her through the chaos.
Toby Sandeman as Marcus Winfield, Chet Hanks as Travis Bugg, and Uche Agada as Dyson Gibbs: Players on the Waves roster whose personalities and pressures play into the front office drama.
Running Point Season 1 (2025)
Season 1 dropped all at once on Netflix on February 27, 2025. It follows Isla's first months running the Waves after Cam's exit, dealing with a skeptical board, a front office that doesn't take her seriously, and her own family baggage while trying to keep the team competitive.
Running Point Season 2 (2026)
Season 2 premiered in April 2026. With Cam back from rehab, he starts quietly working behind the scenes to take his old job back, using Isla's mistakes against her. She has to balance running the franchise, keeping the board off her back, and holding her personal life together at the same time.
Is Running Point Getting a Season 3?
Yes. Netflix renewed Running Point for a third season, announced during its upfronts presentation to advertisers. No premiere date has been set yet.
Where to Watch Running Point
Running Point streams exclusively on Netflix.
