Running Point
Show them who's boss.
Created by Elaine Ko, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, Mindy Kaling
On Netflix
A workplace comedy built on redemption and competence, where a reformed protagonist must earn respect in a male-dominated sports environment through humor and determination.
A reformed party girl must prove herself as a businesswoman when she's unexpectedly put in charge of her family's pro basketball team.
Where to watch
Questions people ask
Is Running Point violent? Barely. Less violent than 88% of series.
Is Running Point easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does Running Point leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 84% of series.
Is Running Point sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Running Point scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Running Point, and what each one shares →
Like Running Point
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Running Point
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Running Point, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Running Point, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Running Point, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
