Running Point Season 3 Just Got Its Best News Yet Ahead of the Renewal Decision

Netflix hasn’t made the call, but with Season 2 freshly out, Running Point showrunner David Stassen says the Kate Hudson-led hoops comedy is already eyeing a third season after an encouraging update.

Where Things Stand (and Why That’s Actually Good News)

Don’t get too bogged down in the usual streamer renewal limbo. Yes, Netflix still hasn’t given Running Point the green light for Season 3. But in a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner David Stassen spelled out why everyone involved is actually feeling positive — and it’s not just blind optimism.

Here’s the key detail: Netflix went ahead and ordered a writers room for a possible third season before making any official renewal announcement. In streamer speak, that's not quite a “Yes, do more,” but it’s a pretty big vote of confidence. Stassen put it this way:

'Netflix hasn’t officially picked up season three yet, but everyone is optimistic... Netflix has already shown a lot of faith by ordering the writers room for a potential season three.'

Translation: They like what they’re seeing, but they’re playing it safe before cutting a full check. According to Stassen, opening a writers room early is basically a streamer trick to keep the wheels turning without the big financial commitment — plus it stops the creative team from scattering to other gigs in the meantime. He said the writers will literally be getting back to work ‘imminently’, so things aren’t just on ice.

A Quick Recap — What’s This Show Again?

In case your Netflix recommendations haven’t gotten to it: Running Point is loosely inspired by Jeanie Buss and her rollercoaster ownership of the LA Lakers. Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, a woman thrown into the chaos of running the fictional L.A. Waves (think Lakers-adjacent, but with more swearing and less purple).

Worth noting, the show has some comedy power behind the scenes: Stassen co-created it with Mindy Kaling and Ike Barinholtz. Season one originally premiered on February 27, 2025 (don’t worry, you’re not losing time — Netflix just blended their late winter/early spring drops as always).

What Changed in Season 2?

• Season two landed after a late summer 2025 shoot.
• The show upped its focus on the ugly realities of sports ownership: family fights, money drama, and ‘who really has the power’ shenanigans.
• They even worked in ideas from real Lakers news, like when the Buss family sold their majority stake to billionaire Mark Walter.
• Ray Romano joined the cast as the team’s gruff new coach, Norm Stinson. To be honest, Romano seems born to play “exhausted guy surrounded by egos.”
• Ike Barinholtz (one of the creators) showed up on screen as Benny, a Las Vegas cousin who doesn’t seem to grasp the concept of shame.
• Season two is streaming right now, in case you missed the memo.

Bottom Line

We’re still waiting for Netflix to stamp ‘officially renewed’ on Running Point season 3, but the behind-the-scenes moves are all pointing in the right direction. When a streamer lets the writers get started before putting ink to paper, it’s usually a sign that execs like what they’re seeing in the stats and scripts. With the creative team back in the room and the cast still in play, I’d bet money we’re getting more Isla (and more basketball chaos) before too long.