We all know Kate Hudson from Bride Wars, where she and Anna Hathaway redefine their friendship over a big fight. Not only Bride Wars, Kate’s other movies like Almost Famous, Fool’s Gold, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, built a separate fan base among youth when it was released. Kate collaborating with other artisans is not new, yet her recent collaboration for the Netflix series–Running Point, garnered attention due to its refreshing plotline and star cast. Its success has led to the renewal of a new season as well. Mindy Kaling has ventured into other roles beyond acting, while she gained significant attention with The Mindy Project and The Office. Her passion for cinema also led her to voice characters in animated films.

Party Girl

Mindy Kaling’s name reminds us of The Office, where she played Kelly Kapoor, who builds a relationship with a coworker, and their relationship goes back and forth throughout the sitcom. However, in her recent Netflix series Running Point, Mindy has donned the hat of creator and executive producer, along with Elaine Ko, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen. This season, one portrays the lifestyle of Isla Gordon, played by Kate Hudson, as a party girl whose life changes when she is assigned to take over her family’s pro-basketball team. Now it’s Isla’s responsibility to guide the team while navigating her personal life. Through her new role, Isla reshapes her career and begins to see life from a fresh perspective. 

New Role

Privolusly, Isla was a former coordinator of charitable endeavours. Since becoming president of the Los Angeles Waves, a pro-basketball team, Isla has undergone a significant shift in her persona and lifestyle. Moreover, the addition of new characters to this plot brings a new dimension and enhances the plot. 

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Beautiful Locations

Another highlighting element of this series is the picturesque locations in Los Angeles.  Nonetheless, the basketball team represents a fictional name inspired by the Los Angeles Lakers; actual shooting took place in LA. 

Conclusion

This blended family drama promises a fresh and engaging take on the comedy-drama genre. With its strong character-driven plotline, this Running Point captivates the audience and delivers an emotion-filled ride. However, due to its success, it has been renewed for its second season. Running Point series streamed on February 27, 2025, on Netflix. Upon its release, it gained attention from the youth. People looking for love, drama, and family sentiment as the main genres can binge-watch this because it is completely worth watching.

Written By: Tejaswini Prasad