Kate Hudson’s Running Point season 2 gets its first Netflix trailer

A championship chase begins

Isla Gordon is back with more pressure, more rivals, and even more eyes on her as the Los Angeles Waves chase a title in Season 2. The new trailer makes it clear that last season’s finish still hangs over the team, and Isla wants to prove that Game 7 was a fluke.

This time, she is not the surprise pick running the franchise. She is the person everyone is watching when the new season premieres on Netflix on April 23.

No longer the backup plan

Season 1 followed Isla’s rise from an underestimated daughter to the leader of her family’s basketball empire. In Season 2, that new role looks even harder because the Waves are recovering from last year’s scandal while expectations keep climbing.

Isla is determined to show she is not simply holding the job for her brother, Cam. The trailer frames her as a leader with a target on her back in both the boardroom and the locker room.

The Waves want the ring

The trailer pushes one big goal from the start: the Los Angeles Waves are chasing a championship ring this season. Isla is shown carrying that mission with urgency as the team tries to turn underdog energy into a title run.

Season 2 leans into the pressure of winning it all after the team fell short before. The story sets up a bigger fight on the court as every game and decision starts to matter more.

Cam is back in the picture

The Gordon family is together again when their brother Cam, played by Justin Theroux, returns early from rehab and reunites with Isla, Ness, Sandy, and Jackie. He says he is a new man and claims he is happy to work under the sister he once chose to lead.

That peace may not last long in a family as competitive as the Gordons. Season 2 shows Cam quietly working behind the scenes to reclaim his old position from Isla.

Family power plays return

Season 2 ramps up the pressure within the Gordon family as Isla tries to lead while her brothers remain part of the business. The trailer suggests that even small mistakes can become weapons when power and pride are both on the line.

The new season makes family tension a major force around the team. Isla is not just making basketball decisions; she is also navigating a house full of shifting loyalties.

Ali may want more too

Brenda Song as Ali Lee remains Isla’s ride-or-die ally and continues serving as chief of staff for the Los Angeles Waves. She helps Isla handle chaos around the team, including the constant work of keeping players and problems under control.

Season 2 also hints that Ali may be thinking beyond her current role. That adds another layer to the story, because Isla could be facing ambition not only from family members but also from trusted people around her.

The players keep the heat on

The trailer brings back key players around the Waves, including MVP Marcus Winfield and wildcard point guard Travis Bugg. Their presence keeps the basketball side active while Isla balances decisions that affect both the franchise and her personal standing.

Season 2 keeps the sport at the center of the story. The pressure to win follows Isla everywhere because every move on and off the court now carries bigger consequences.

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Romance gets messy again

Isla’s personal life remains complicated after she and her fiancé, Lev Levenson, played by Max Greenfield, called off their engagement at the end of Season 1. She also kissed head coach Jay Brown just as he was preparing to move to Boston for a new job.

The new trailer suggests both men are still part of her world. That means Isla is juggling romantic tension while also trying to guide a basketball franchise through a tense season.

A new coach joins the Waves

Ray Romano joins Season 2 as Coach Norm, the Los Angeles Waves’ new head coach, adding another fresh voice around the team. His arrival signals that the franchise is making changes while staying on track for a stronger finish.

The new season also brings several new guest stars into the mix. Those additions suggest the world around Isla is getting bigger, busier, and harder to control.

Fresh faces shake things up

Season 2 adds guest appearances from Octavia Spencer, Lisa Rinna, Nicole Richie, Scott Speedman, and Ike Barinholtz. The trailer teases these new faces as part of the shake-up around Isla and the Waves this time.

Barinholtz also appears on screen as Cousin Bennie. The growing lineup suggests the season will continue to expand the Gordon family circle and the off-court drama surrounding the franchise.

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The humor still lands hard

Even with family fights and franchise pressure, Season 2 keeps the comedy front and center in the trailer. Isla’s sharp style, the team’s awkward moments, and the fast back-and-forth lines all point to a season packed with jokes.

One cast member said the group stands on its own in each role and feels natural together. That chemistry looks like a big reason the show keeps its energy.

Big names guide the series

The show continues with Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen as writers and executive producers, with Stassen also serving as showrunner. Kate Hudson also executive produces alongside Jeanie Buss, Linda Rambis, and Howard Klein, while Jordan Rambis produces.

The series draws inspiration from Jeanie Buss and her basketball background. That link still gives the Waves story a strong sports-business angle as Isla tries to prove herself again.

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Why Season 2 feels bigger

The first season debuted last February, earned a quick renewal, and spent five weeks in Netflix’s global English Top 10 TV chart. That strong response gave Season 2 room to return with higher stakes, deeper family drama, and more comedy.

Now the trailer sets up a season where Isla must outmaneuver chaos in every direction. Running Point returns Thursday, April 23, with the Waves chasing a title and Isla fighting to stay in charge.

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