‘Binge-worthy’ new Netflix hit has already been watched over 21,000,000 times

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A new Netflix series that’s been ‘devoured’ by fans has already reached more than 21,000,000 views in a matter of weeks.

Running Point tells the story of reformed party girl Isla Gordon who suddenly finds herself running her family’s business – basketball team the Los Angeles Waves.

Of course, with the unexpected role comes a series of obstacles she must overcome while proving herself and battling against three competitive older brothers, but Isla becomes the new team’s president and leads them close to victory.

The synopsis teases: ‘A reformed party girl must prove herself as a businesswoman when she’s unexpectedly put in charge of her family’s pro basketball team.’

Produced by creators including Mindy Kaling and Elaine Ko, Running Point stars Kate Hudson in the leading role, and is based on the real life of Jeanie Buss who took over from her father as president of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The ten-part series also stars Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Brenda Song, Jay Ellis, Chet Hanks and Justin Theroux.

Fans have been ‘devouring’ Running Point on Netflix (Picture: AP)

Talking about her life being played out on screen, Buss shared: ‘There’s one scene where Ali, Brenda Song’s character, says, “You can’t blow this. It would set women back,” that really was the pressure I felt taking this job because it’s such a male-dominated field.

‘Not only am I trying to do well by myself, I’m carrying the hopes and dreams of all women in professional sports or the entertainment business. It’s hard enough to be successful, but with that kind of weight placed on you, it’s a scary task.’

She continued to Netflix Tudum: ‘I definitely put in my two cents about Kate early on. I just thought she would understand the character because she and I have known each other for so long. She has seen me operate, she knows sports, and she’s hilarious, talented, and beautiful.’

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The new Netflix series has racked up nearly 10million views in its first week (Picture: Netflix, Inc./Katrina Marcinowski. All Rights Reserved)

Fans have been left binging Running Point, ranking it in Netflix’s global top 10 shows this week and last, with 12,200,000 views this week alone, adding to last weeks 9,000,000.

‘Running Point on Netflix is an absolute 10/10. They did so good with this show!’ @MaeLiing said.

@jtgirl5 commented: ‘#runningpoint on Netflix is great, and the casting is top notch. A must watch and definitely binge worthy.’

@awvstruck said: ‘For someone who can barely tolerate sports, I absolutely devoured the entire season of running point in half a day. Helps that I would watch Brenda Song in literally anything. @netflix if you even think of cancelling this you will see me on the national news.’

Fans have been left begging for season two (Picture: AP)

Netflix’s global top 10 shows this week

  1. Running Point, 12,200,000 views
  2. Zero Day, with 7,500,000 views
  3. Toxic Town, 4,700,000 views
  4. Halo, 4,200,000 views
  5. American Murder: Gabby Petito, 4,200,000 views
  6. Beauty in Black, 3,800,000 views
  7. Raw, 3,100,000 views
  8. Andrew Schulz: LIFE, 2,900,000 views
  9. Formula 1: Drive to Survive, 2,600,000 views
  10. With Love, Meghan, 2,600,000 views

Others were left begging for a second season, with Sonia writing: ‘I almost shed a tear when I finished an episode of Running point and the ‘Next Episode’ button was nowhere in sight Give us Season 2 NOW!!’

‘I’m 30 seconds into Running Point on Netflix and I need a season 2 immediately,’ @catrisej added.

Melissa said: ‘You better renew Running Point ASAP @netflix!! Easily one of the best 10/10 shows I have seen in a while! I need like 6 seasons of Kate Hudson being a total girlboss and showing how women belong in sports!’

Fans will be delighted to now know that Running Point has officially been confirmed for a second season.

‘We are so thrilled to be able to deliver a Season 2 of Running Point to the fans of the show,’ Mindy revealed.

‘We still cannot believe the response from audiences — thank you to everyone who has watched!’

Running Point is available to watch on Netflix.

A version of this article was published on March 6, 2025.

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