Netflix has pulled off a fast break that’s got everyone talking: Running Point, the Kate Hudson-fronted sports comedy, is officially renewed for Season 2, just a week after its February 27, 2025, debut. Announced on March 6, 2025, via a jubilant video from Hudson herself—shared on Netflix’s X account—the news dropped as of today, March 9, 2025, with the show still riding high from its explosive launch. Clocking 9.3 million views in its first four days and snagging third place on Netflix’s Top 10 English-language series chart, this basketball sitcom has fans cheering and skeptics squinting. Co-created by comedy powerhouses Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, Elaine Ko, and David Stassen, Running Point blends hoops, humor, and Hudson’s star wattage into a brew that’s already earned a 77% Tomatometer and 82% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes. But with Season 2 locked in, is this a slam dunk for Netflix—or a risky rebound that could miss the rim? Here’s the full court press on what’s coming.

Season 1 introduced Isla Gordon (Hudson), a former party girl thrust into the presidency of the Los Angeles Waves after her brother Cam (Justin Theroux) flames out in a drug scandal. It’s a premise that nods to Ted Lasso—outsider shakes up a sports team with pluck and heart—but Running Point hoops its own way with a family-dynasty twist. Isla’s battling sexism, her scheming brothers Ness (Scott MacArthur) and Sandy (Drew Tarver), and a roster of misfits like pill-popping Travis (Chet Hanks) and rookie Dyson (Uche Agada). The 10-episode run—30 minutes each, perfect for a binge—delivered laughs, a playoff push, and a cliffhanger that’s got X ablaze: Cam’s back from rehab, eyeing Isla’s chair. Hudson’s video sealed the deal: “A good basketball team owner knows when to listen to the fans. So we hear you, and so did Netflix. Running Point is officially coming back for Season 2!” Cue the confetti—and the debates.

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The cast alone is a full-court spectacle. Hudson’s Isla is the MVP, balancing rom-com zip with a steel core, but the bench is deep: Theroux’s smarmy Cam, Song’s snarky Ali, Tarver’s neurotic Sandy, MacArthur’s gruff Ness, and Ellis’ Zen coach Jay Brown. Add Hanks’ wild card, Agada’s shy star, and Greenfield’s heartbroken Lev—Isla’s ex—and you’ve got an ensemble that’s less cuddly than Ted Lasso’s AFC Richmond but twice as messy. No word yet on Season 2 additions, but X posts like “Give Ali more screentime!” hint at fan hopes. Greenfield’s Lev might be a wild card—last seen fleeing to Minnesota—while that Isla-Jay kiss teases a love triangle. “Lev or Jay? She deserves neither,” one X user snarked, summing up the shipping wars already brewing.

That finale’s why fans demanded more. The Waves clawed to Game 7 of the playoffs—Isla’s pep talk screaming “John Wick!”—only to lose by a hair, a gut-punch after her breakup with Lev. Then, Cam struts in, fresh from rehab, hinting he’s ready to reclaim the throne. It’s Succession with sneakers, and Season 2’s primed to dunk on that tension. Will Cam sabotage Isla, or has he changed? The Waves’ loss could spark trades—Marcus (Toby Sandeman) was on the block—or lean into Travis’ rehab arc and Jackie’s (Fabrizio Guido) Gordon family twist. Kaling told Tudum, “We’re thrilled to deliver Season 2 to the fans,” crediting Hudson and exec producers Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis—Lakers royalty who keep it real. X fans speculate: “Cam vs. Isla is the real game now,” one wrote, while another begged, “More court time, less family drama!”

Netflix’s speed here is rare—most shows simmer before a renewal call, but Running Point’s 9.3 million debut views forced their hand. It’s a comedy outlier in a streamer packed with dark dramas, and its Top 10 reign across 83 countries (USA, UK, India, you name it) proves it’s no fluke. “It’s a hit—Netflix knows it,” an X post crowed, though cynics counter, “Too fast—smells desperate.” Cost-wise, it’s no VFX beast—Hudson and Kaling jack up the tab, but five hours of runtime keep it lean. Reception’s solid—82% critics, 95% audience on Rotten Tomatoes—and its binge-friendly pace (a day’s watch, tops) seals the deal. “Perfect weekend fodder,” my own take echoes, having blazed through it. Compare that to Obliterated’s slower burn—this one’s a fast break.

So, when’s tip-off? Season 1 filmed spring 2024, dropped a year later—standard streaming lag. If Season 2 follows suit, expect cameras rolling by summer 2025, hitting screens mid-2026. LA’s the court—UCLA’s training center, Crypto.com Arena interiors—but Glasgow’s OVO Hydro might sneak another exterior cameo. No plot details yet, but Isla’s love life (Jay or Lev?), the Gordon power grab, and the Waves’ redemption arc are slam-dunk bets. “We can’t believe the response,” Kaling gushed, and Hudson’s “You’re the reason we’re back” nod to fans seals the vibe. X posts like “More Jay screentime!” and “Cam’s gonna ruin everything” show the stakes are personal.

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Does it stack up to Ted Lasso? It’s the elephant in the gym—both are underdog sports tales with big hearts, but Running Point trades Ted’s sunshine for snark. Sudeikis’ free-form optimism outshines Hudson’s tighter, family-fueled arc—Richmond won titles; the Waves choked. Yet Running Point’s edge—messy siblings, real stakes—carves its niche. “Less hugs, more punches,” an X user quipped, nailing the tone. Its 77% Tomatometer lags Lasso’s near-perfect run, but 95% audience love says it’s connecting. Season 2 could refine the balance—more hoops, less soap—or lean into the Gordon chaos. Either way, it’s got potential to grow, not just coast.

Netflix’s bet’s paying off—9.3 million views don’t lie, and that Top 10 climb (third to first, per chatter) shows legs. “A comedy win in a drama swamp,” one X fan hailed, while another griped, “Too soon—let it prove itself.” For Hudson, it’s a career pivot—her first sitcom lead since Almost Famous—and for Kaling, another feather post-Mindy Project. “Five more seasons!” Kaling pitched pre-launch to CEO Ted Sarandos, and this renewal’s step one. My take? It’s breezy, flawed fun—Isla’s grit hooks you, even if the basketball’s light. Season 2’s a chance to dunk harder.

For now, Running Point’s a layup worth cheering—Hudson’s charm, a killer cast, and a cliffhanger that stings. No premiere date, no new faces confirmed, but the ball’s rolling. Binge Season 1 now—it’s streaming—and brace for the Gordon family’s next play. Love Ted Lasso’s warmth? This might feel cooler. Crave a comedy with bite? It’s your shot. As of March 9, 2025, the game’s on—and Netflix is all in.