Running Point Season 2 Renewed At Netflix, Kate Hudson Send Excited Video Message To Fans

Running Point has 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 Point features a leading cast including 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, Netflix has announced the official renewal of Running Point for 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 since Running Point premiered and made it onto Netflix's global top 10 for English-language TV shows. It reached the no. 3 spot, with 9.3 million total views, and only lost out to Zero Day and American Murder: Gabby Petito. Since then, Running Point has risen to the no. 1 show in the United States. In her review of Running 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."

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Part of Running 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 as The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. These cast appearances and clever plotting and comedy amounted to positive reception overall, as Running Point got a 77% Tomatometer and 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 Point is 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.