📺 Kate Hudson makes a comeback on screens with this girl-boss comedy. Running Point follows the story of Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) who tries to navigate her way through a dysfunctional, male-dominated family business that just so happens to own the greatest basketball franchise in the history of the game.

Sports fan or not, the series will get you hooked: Isla Gordon is the sister of three competitive brothers — Sandy, Ness, and Cam — who finds herself unexpectedly promoted to president of the team after Cam steps down following a drug-related incident. In a surprising move, he chooses her over all his siblings to take on the leadership role, setting the stage for a less-than-classic iteration of the forever classic sports film and TV trope of the lovable underdog.

Light, funny, but most of all inspiring: Isla struggles to prove herself in an environment that seems to be waiting for her to fail — a reality many women in senior positions face daily From confronting blatant sexism to battling accusations of being a “nepo baby,” she demonstrates her remarkable leadership skills despite being consistently underestimated by her peers. The talented Brenda Song shines as Isla’s best friend Ali, the franchise’s chief of staff who remains an unwavering supporter throughout the series, as is Isla’s pediatrician fiancé Lev (Max Greenfield, of New Girl fame).

Perfect for a weekend binge: With just 10 episodes, each running under 35 minutes, the entire series can be enjoyed in one sitting. If you’re looking to refresh your post-Ramadan watch list — especially now that all the seasonal programming has ended and the options have run dry — Running Point is a good fit if you’re looking for a combination of light humor, heartfelt moments, and refreshing storytelling.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can find the series on Netflix, or watch the trailer on YouTube (runtime: 2:30).

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