Running Point (2025)

“Running Point” is a 2025 comedy-drama series centered around Isla Gordon, a woman who has spent her entire life being overlooked within her influential sports-centric family. When an unexpected opportunity arises, Isla is named President of the LA Waves basketball team, a move met with skepticism from those around her. Determined to silence doubters and prove she belongs in the world of professional sports management, Isla embarks on a challenging journey filled with family conflict, locker room politics, and public scrutiny.

Created by Ike Barinholtz, Mindy Kaling, and Elaine Ko, the series balances sharp humor with heartfelt moments, capturing the high-pressure atmosphere of the sports world while highlighting the personal struggles of leadership and identity. Kate Hudson takes on the lead role of Isla Gordon, delivering a performance that mixes resilience, vulnerability, and humor in equal measure.

The ensemble cast features Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon, Isla’s skeptical brother, and Scott MacArthur as Ness Gordon, adding sibling rivalry and family tension to the storyline. Brenda Song stars as Ali Lee, a key executive in the organization, while Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Jay Ellis, and Dane DiLiegro round out the main cast, each playing significant roles within the team’s operations and dynamics.

“Running Point” explores themes of gender dynamics in professional sports, the complexity of family legacies, and the courage it takes to defy expectations. With its mix of comedy and sport drama, the show offers an entertaining and insightful look at what it means to lead both on and off the court.

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