If anyone was going to get me to watch a sports comedy, it was this cast. Kate Hudson stars as Isla, the only daughter of the notorious Gordon family who own the basketball team the Los Angeles Waves. When she’s appointed president of the family business, she has to prove to her brothers—and the male-dominated sports world—that she’s got what it takes to run the place. Helping her along the way is her loving and eternally patient fiancé Lev (Max Greenfield), her new assistant Jackie (Fabrizio Guido), and the chief of staff reluctantly training Isla’s assistant, Ali (Brenda Song). 

Isla’s brothers (Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Justin Theroux) run the gamut of useless to full-of-it to wildly codependent, keeping her on her toes with scandals and sass galore. They’ve got rich people problems and the self-involvement that often comes with it—and bounce off each other like…well, let’s just say they’re on their A-game. And as for the team? They all have big egos and issues that seem to amplify whenever Isla steps onto the court—although coach Jay (Jay Ellis) does his best to keep ’em in line (and he’s always ready with the solid advice, if Isla is ready to hear it).

Running Point is an entertaining workplace comedy set in the business-side of running a prestigious basketball team, where money talks and team shenanigans affect more than just your Insta-feed. Kate Hudson shines as our underdog lead Isla, always taclking things head-on—she’s used to solving her problems and, while she might not go about it a regular, non-rich-person would, she’s gonna figure it out. Hudson is effortlessly charming with great comedic timing, and gives this series an effervescent appeal. 

The supporting cast also have great chemistry with Isla and each other, keeping the drama fresh but always witty. You’ll soon find yourself cheering for each character as they’re surprisingly endearing, even when they land in a mess of their own making. The games they play with each other rival the ones on the basketball court, and figuring out who’s gonna score a point next is half the fun. Oh, and the cameos, the cameos are delightful. 

Even if the series doesn’t reinvent the wheel with its themes, the jokes and zings are sharp and the dysfunctional family element is always enjoyable. So as we prepare for March Madness, tide yourself over with Running Point ’cause you’re gonna have a ball with this one (sorry, couldn’t resist).