The Los Angeles Waves are getting a shot at redemption because Running Point is coming back for Season 2!
Following the successful debut of Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling’s collaboration in a basketball-themed show on Netflix, the streaming platform has swiftly approved the production of a second season. The official announcement came through a video shared on social media, where Hudson expressed her gratitude to the fans and hinted at more exciting developments to come.
The video featured Hudson acknowledging the importance of fan feedback in the world of basketball and revealed that the show, titled Running Point, will be returning for a second season. She credited the viewers for the opportunity to continue the series, emphasizing their role in the renewal decision.
The anticipation for a second season was fueled by the gripping conclusion of Season 1, which left fans eagerly awaiting the next installment. The season finale saw Isla (played by Hudson) and her family facing a heartbreaking defeat in a crucial game, setting the stage for new challenges and rivalries in the upcoming season. Additionally, the return of Cam (portrayed by Justin Theroux) added a layer of complexity to the narrative, as he reclaimed his position within the team, much to Isla’s dismay.
Season 2 will also have much to explore in the way of relationships and dynamics, especially after the reconciliation of Sandy (Drew Tarver) and Charlie (Scott Evans), a serious flirtation for Jackie (Fabrizio Guido) and Sofia (Marissa Reyes), and a surprise kiss between Isla and Jay (Jay Ellis). Will Isla pursue a new relationship with the Waves coach — who is slated to be moving across the country, by the way — or will she continue to try and salvage her relationship with Lev (Max Greenfield)? These are the questions we are dying for Season 2 to answer!
In February, Decider spoke with Ellis, Tarver, and Scott MacArthur about the freshman Netflix comedy and asked about the potential for a second season. At the time, the trio shared that everyone in the cast and the entire crew would love to return as there are so many more stories to tell in the world of the fictional Los Angeles Waves basketball team.
“We all hope there’s a Season 2, for sure,” said Ellis. “We’d be excited to work together again.”
“I think this world is built to run. It’s big, it’s expansive. For that reason, I think there’s a lot of storylines and emotional arcs that we get to follow in Season 1,” said MacArthur as Ellis added, “I think it could go as long as Netflix is willing to write the check.”
Let’s hope that’s true because we could watch this family for years and years to come. No date yet on when Season 2 will premiere, but we can only hope we’ll be back on the court soon.
Running Point Season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix.
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