Running Point Season Two was a SWISH

A Buzzer-Beater Season // Hitting Netflix fast, Running Point, a show about basketball, family, and drama, returns for season two. There’s ultimatums, twists and turns, and the absolute love of the game, that you can watch from home. (Photo by Mila Ekstrom)

*Warning: Spoilers for Running Point Season 2. The show is TV-MA & uses vulgar language.

Running Point has graced the screens again as it returned for season two on April 23rd, 2026. The show was a huge score for Netflix as it became the Number #1 watched TV Show this week, since the cliffhanger of last season had been unanswered for an entire year until now. Kate Hudson, along with other cast members, fully transformed their audience into fellow Waves Fans.

Similarly to the first season, basketball continued being the main theme, but this season had so much more to offer than just the love of the game. There were themes of love, ultimatums, family betrayal, LGBTQ+, workplace romances, women in high leadership positions, and many more enticing plots that sure will make you want to watch this captivating show. 

With the ending of season one, there was uncertainty left for Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson), with her brother, Cam Gordon (Justin Theroux). Cam Gordon’s character is focused on being the oldest child and all the responsibilities that come with it, which led to his substance abuse throughout the show, and when it comes to the Gordon family, being cutthroat to each other is just another day. Isla had to balance out her personal life with her engagement to her fiance as well as her heated kiss with her coworker, friend, and long-time crush, Jay Brown (Jay Ellis). She had to juggle her new role as President of the LA Waves Basketball team, an intense yet inspiring representation of women in higher leadership and power. While she gained the respect of her players, by the end of season one, her family was still not fully in her corner.

The biggest story plot for season two is that the oldest, Cam, wants to reclaim his title as President of the Waves, and he doesn’t care who he climbs over on his way to the top. This season was based on family betrayal, siding against each other, embezzling funds, and even using one another to fake their sobriety. Alongside family drama, there was relationship drama between Jay and Isla that blossomed, and a crash and burn engagement. 

While the show focused a lot on drama which enticed viewers at home, it brought up very important and real stories that many viewers could relate to. As Isla Gordon was the first female president of the Waves, she needed to go above and beyond to prove that she was fit to run an amazing team that was pushing all the way to the Championship. This outlined the very real issue of women in leadership roles, in which being underestimated is a very constant attitude that is still occurring today. As well, the show highlighted fair worker’s wages, and to highlight a voice for women, being shown as the cheerleaders of the Waves went on strike to get better wages.

Along with the reflection of other important issues in today’s society was an LBGTQ+ subplot that was tied in this season. The brother Sandy Gordon ( Drew Tarver), came out openly gay in the first season, and continued speaking his truth and being himself as he had a partner, and even when that came to its conclusion, a romance started with a basketball player. This highlighted the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, and truly gave the audience another way to relate to the characters. By including this in the show not only spreads inclusivity and acknowledgment, but it also destigmatizes LGBTQ+ athletes, seen in other shows, like Heated Rivalry, and even in real life. This show is not just about five siblings who are billionaires, but also it makes them to be just “regular” people with problems and issues that everyone else faces.

Running Point carried a strong message, and became a show that many different people could watch. Whoever wants drama, romance, and sports can all watch this show. On the sports side of the show, this season focused a lot on second chances, as well as bonding and having a cohesive team. This season, while there were a couple of brawls in the locker room, focused a lot on brotherhood, which for better or worse, everyone was there for each other. 

Lastly, when it came to the competitive side of the show, this season had many ups and downs, close shots, injuries, and the question of whether the Waves were going to make it to the championship. The team this season really went through the ringer as there was a power grab for president, and whether they were even going to make the playoffs. Athletes in sports are not understood with the immense amount of pressure that weighs on their shoulders, and not only does it affect their mental health by them moving their eye off the ball, but causes real physical health problems like injuries that make it their last season. Running Point perfectly showcased the struggles that athletes face throughout their career, and created an understanding which shows an immense amount of respect for what professional athletes go through.

The end of season two was a picture perfect win. With all their hard work throughout the season, the LA Waves won the championship against Boston in a nail-biting final second, slow-mo shot that secured their win, as well as Isla Gordon’s win as her first championship as the first female president of the LA Waves. The show could've just ended right there, but then what is there to look forward to for next season? While it hasn’t been officially renewed for a third season, it is very plausible and planned that there will be a season three, which will answer the newest cliffhanger from season two: Who will be the number #1 Men’s basketball team in LA?