Mindy Kaling's 'Running Point' Brings Comedy and Basketball to Netflix

The new sitcom, inspired by NBA culture, features Kate Hudson as a team president navigating family dynamics and professional challenges.

Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series 'Running Point' combines her love of basketball with her expertise in comedy, drawing from her upbringing as a Boston Celtics fan.
Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, the president of a fictional NBA team, in a role that balances humor, leadership, and family dynamics.
The show, co-created by Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, takes inspiration from sports movies and sitcoms, blending workplace comedy with high-stakes professional sports settings.
The cast includes Brenda Song, who credits the show with reigniting her creative ambitions, alongside Max Greenfield, Jay Ellis, and other comedic talents.
Kaling emphasizes the show's focus on humor and character-driven storytelling, with romance taking a backseat to themes of ambition, family, and personal growth.