Running Point Season 2 cast guide details new plotlines and character dynamics

10 articles · Updated · Netflix Tudum · Apr 23

Season 2 introduces returning stars Kate Hudson, Justin Theroux, Scott MacArthur, Drew Tarver, and Brenda Song, with new storylines including Cam’s early return from rehab and Isla’s leadership challenges.
The season features heightened family tensions, a viral City Dancer strike, new romantic entanglements, and fresh comedic dynamics, with Ray Romano joining as coach Norm and several surprise cameos enriching the ensemble.
Building on Isla’s underdog playoff run in Season 1, the show continues exploring the Gordon family’s dysfunction, sibling rivalry, and the challenges of running the fictional LA Waves basketball franchise amid personal and professional upheaval.

Beyond Jeanie Buss, what real NBA scandals inspired the LA Waves' chaotic second season?

Is Justin Theroux's character seeking redemption, or is he scheming to reclaim his job?

With NBA teams worth billions, how realistic is the Gordon family's dysfunctional management style?

As Mindy Kaling expands to Hulu, is she building a cross-platform comedy empire?

How much of the cast's hilarious on-screen banter is actually improvised by the actors?

How does a female sports boss comedy reflect real power shifts in male-dominated industries?