Director: Michael Weaver, David Stassen, Thembi Banks

Cast: Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, Drew Tarver, Sabrina Lassegue

Running Point is a 2026 American sports comedy series set inside the front office of a fictional NBA franchise, following Isla Gordon — the overlooked youngest sibling of a basketball dynasty — who is suddenly handed the reins of the LA Waves and must prove she belongs at the top of a male-dominated industry.

What is Running Point about?

When the Gordon family patriarch steps back from running the LA Waves, the presidency unexpectedly falls to Isla, the youngest daughter who spent years being sidelined within her own family business. She walks into a locker room full of skepticism from players, staff, and even her own relatives, each of whom believes they were the smarter pick. With a sharp wit and nothing to lose, Isla sets out to reshape the franchise on her own terms — balancing boardroom politics, player egos, and family drama — all while the whole league watches, waiting for her to fail. The series blends workplace comedy with genuine sports world texture, building its humor from the specific absurdities of professional basketball ownership.

Cast & crew

Kate Hudson leads as Isla Gordon, bringing a mix of warmth and comedic timing the role demands. Brenda Song plays a key ally inside the organization, while Scott MacArthur and Drew Tarver fill out the Gordon family with rival-sibling energy. Sabrina Lassegue rounds out the core ensemble. The series is directed by a team including Michael Weaver, David Stassen, and Thembi Banks.

Context & significance

Sports comedies that center women claiming power inside overwhelmingly male institutions have found an eager audience among diaspora viewers who understand what it means to have to work twice as hard to be taken seriously in a family or professional setting. Running Point arrives on Netflix in 2026 with Persian dub and Persian subtitles available, meaning Iranian diaspora audiences can enjoy it in the language most comfortable to them. Its short episode runtime and fast comedic pace make it an easy series to fit around busy schedules, and the Los Angeles setting — home to one of the largest Iranian communities outside Iran — gives it an added layer of familiarity for diaspora viewers in North America.

Where & how to watch

Running Point is available on K-Time with Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Watch in your browser, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start a subscription and cancel anytime.