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After waiting for 14 months, running point returns to Netflix with a stellar second season, as Kate Hudson returns as Isla Gordon, president of the Los Angeles Waves basketball franchise. The data from the first week is in, and the numbers are disappointing, but there is still time to make changes to the series before Netflix decides to renew it. Here’s everything we know about it running point Season 3 on Netflix.
running point is a Netflix Original sports comedy series co-created by Mindy Kaling, Ellen Ko, David Stassen, and Ike Barinholtz. The series is co-directed by Michael Weaver, Thembi Banks, James Ponsoldt and David Stassen.
When her brother is forced into rehab after a DUI charge, 30-year-old Isla Gordon is selected as the next president of her family’s business, the Los Angeles Waves basketball team franchise.
running point season 3 netflix renewal status
Official Netflix Renewal Status: Pending (Last Updated: 29/04/2026)
At the time of writing, Netflix has not yet announced a renewal. running point.
second season of running point The strongest is not far behind from the beginning. While the series reached second place in the global top ten rankings, its viewing figures were lower than expected and lower than the opening week of its first season.
The first season debuted with 9.3 million views, but the second season saw a 43% decline to 5.3 million views in its first week. The first season saw a 31% increase in the second week, so the second season will also see a jump in viewership.
| week in top 10 | week period | hours watched | visual/cve | weekly rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 19 to April 26, 2026 Initial Release | 25,200,000 (new) | 5,300,000 | 2 |
Here’s how the second season matches up to other popular Netflix comedy series:
It should be noted that A Man on the Inside Season 2 saw a similar decline and yet was renewed, so we still have hope. running point Will be updated. For now, we’re going to set the renewal at 50/50, as there’s still time for the series to pull viewership back up.
Our renewal prediction
50/50
what to expect from running point Season 3?
los angeles industry
A new franchise has entered Los Angeles, or returned to the city, as Cam Gordon and Al Fleischman have purchased their own basketball franchise, the Los Angeles Waves, after their plan to take over the Los Angeles Waves failed.
With the industry returning to LA, this will have a huge impact on Gordon and Waves in Season 3. First, the franchise was based in LA, meaning that some Waves fans could switch allegiances to the industry, potentially impacting attendance and further impacting their finances.
Caption/Description: Running Point Season 2. (Left to Right) Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon and Ken Marino as Al Fleishman in episode 202 of Running Point. Season 2. Crore Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
Second, while there may already be players in the industry that will need to relocate to LA, we would expect Fleischman to open the checkbook and attempt to nab players and other talent from teams like the Waves. There are already two extremely talented point guards on waivers, and that money could be enough to tempt Travis Bugg to make a switch to the industry. Not to mention, Ness and Ali are heading to Europe to scout some new talent, hopefully replacing Marcus Winfield with a new star point guard, and it wouldn’t be surprising at all to see one of the talents they identify get poached by the industry.
Caption/Description: Running Point Season 2. (Left to Right) Uche Agada as Dyson and Chet Hanks as Travis Bugg in episode 203 of Running Point. Ten million. Katrina Marcinowski/Netflix © 2025
Finally, Cam is still a minority owner in Waves, and his stake, if any, in the industry is unclear and he may be appointed as chairman for now. But this would still be a conflict of interest, so there is a possibility that Cam could be forced to sell his stake in Waves.
Isla and Jay?
One of the shocking developments in the industry was Boston head coach Jay Brown moving back to LA. Is this a financially motivated move, or will Jay’s attempt to move back to LA be with Isla? This move could backfire on Jai, as his going into the industry could come across as a betrayal to Isla. Needless to mention, there would be a huge media scandal if it was revealed that the Waves’ president, Isla, was dating their rivals’ head coach.
At the very least, this will complicate the relationship between Isla and Jay.
There’s also some chemistry brewing between Isla and Jay McShay. We hope to see her relationship grow in the third season with Luke as Isla’s new girlfriend.
mutually assured not-so-destruction
If Gordon wanted Cam out of the picture, they could have simply told his probation officer that he broke the terms of his probation by using Jackie’s urine to pass a drug test. However, if it comes to light that Cam has embezzled funds from the company Sandy signed up for, Sandy will be in deep trouble.
For now, at least, both Cam and the rest of the Gordons must keep each other’s secrets safe or risk destroying each other.
Caption/Description: Running Point Season 2. Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon in episode 204 of Running Point. Season 2. Crore Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
who will come back running point Season 3?
We hope all the main cast members return for season 3:
- kate hudson As Isla Gordon.
- drew tarver As Sandy Gordon.
- Scott Macarthur Ness as Gordon.
- brenda song As Ali Lee.
- Fabrizio Guido As Jackie Moreno.
- chat hacks As Travis Bugg.
- toby sanderman As Marcus Winfield.
- high forward as Dyson Gibbs
- justin theroux as Cam Gordon
We’ll also expect recurring cast members to return in Season 3:
- ray romano As Norm Stinson.
- ken marino As Al Fleishman.
- Richa Moorjani As Aruna.
- jake picking As Tommy White.
- Blake Anderson As Leroy.
when will it happen running point Has production on Season 3 started?
Production on the second season began in August 2026, five months after being renewed for March 2025. If the third season follows a similar timeline, we expect production to begin around October 2026.
when will it happen running point Will season 3 be on Netflix?
There was approximately 14 months between the releases of running point Seasons 1 and 2.
If the third season continues in the same manner, it is possible that we could see the series on Netflix as early as June 2027. At the very least, if the series is renewed, we’ll expect to see a third season on Netflix in the second half of 2027.
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