Running Point is a sports comedy series created by Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen. The Netflix series follows Isla Gordon, a former party girl who is suddenly appointed as the head of the family business, which is the pro basketball team Los Angeles Waves. She takes this opportunity to reform her image and put the flailing team back on the map. Running Point stars Kate Hudson, Drew Tarver, Scott McArthur, Brenda Song, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, and Tony Sandeman. So, if you loved the camaraderie, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in Running Point, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Ted Lasso is a sports comedy-drama series created by Stephen Levinson. Based on the promotional media for NBC Sports’s coverage of England’s Premier League, the Apple TV+ series follows Ted Lasso, an American football coach who is hired to coach soccer in England. With little to no knowledge of the game, Lasso sets out on an adventure to change the hearts and minds of a few cold-hearted Brits. Ted Lasso stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Nick Mohammed, Brendan Hunt, and Juno Temple.
Ballers (Netflix, Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Ballers is a sports comedy-drama series created by Stephen Levinson. The HBO series follows Spencer Strasmore, a former NFL player adjusting to his new life as a financial manager working for his friends who are still playing the game. Ballers stars Dwayne Johnson, Rob Corddry, John David Washington, Omar Miller, Donovan W. Carter, Troy Garity, London Brown, Jazmyn Simon, Arielle Kebbel, and Brittany S. Hall.
Succession (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Succession is a satirical dark comedy-drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. The HBO series follows the extremely dysfunctional Roy family, who own and operate the global media conglomerate Waystar RoyCo. When Logan Roy, the patriarch of the family plans to step, the siblings backstab and scheme to get to the top chair. Succession stars Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Brian Cox, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, Alan Ruck, Hiam Abbass, and Natalie Gold.
Shoresy (Hulu)
Shoresy is a Canadian comedy series created by Jared Keeso. The Hulu series is a spin-off to the long-running comedy series Letterkenny, and it follows Shoresy as he moves to Sudbury and joins the senior–level ice hockey team, the Sudbury Bulldogs. Shoresy stars Keeso, Tasya Teles, Blair Lamora, Keilani Elizabeth Rose, Ryan McDonell, Camille Sullivan, Jonathan-Ishmael Diaby, and Terry Ryan.
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a biographical sports drama series created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht. Based on the book Showtime by Jeff Pearlman, the Max series follows the rise of the basketball team, the Los Angeles Lakers, in the 1980s. Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty stars John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Gaby Hoffman, Tracy Letts, Jason Segel, Julianne Nicholson, Hadley Robinson, DeVaughn Nixon, and Solomon Hughes.
Brockmire (AMC+, The Roku Channel & Rent on Prime Video)
Brockmire is a sports comedy series created by Joel Church-Cooper. Based on a character created by Hank Azaria, the IFC series follows Jim Brockmire, a popular Major League Baseball announcer who loses everything after a public meltdown. He is given another chance a decade later when he is hired to announce a minor league ball game in a small town. Brockmire stars Hank Azaria, Amanda Peet, Tyrel Jackson Williams, J.K. Simmons, Tawny Newsome, and Reina Hardesty.
Blue Mountain State (Netflix, Prime Video, Tubi, Pluto TV & The Roku Channel)
Blue Mountain State is a comedy series created by Eric Falconer and Chris Romano. The Spike Network series is set on the campus of Blue Mountain State, and it follows its football team, Mountain Goats. The series explores the outrageous and hilarious behaviour of players and students, all while trying to win the next big game. Blue Mountain State stars Darin Brooks, Alan Ritchson, Page Kennedy, Sam Jones III, Chris Romano, Ed Marinaro, and Frankie Shaw.
Arliss (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
Arliss is a sports dark comedy series created by Robert Wuhl. The HBO series follows Arliss Michaels, an L.A. sports agent who lives in the glamorous world of professional sports. In his approach to his job, he is endlessly optimistic and unable to say “no” to his clients. Arliss stars Robert Wuhl, Sandra Oh, Jim Turner, and Michael Boatman.
Mr. Throwback (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Mr. Throwback is a comedy series created by Daniel Libman, David Caspe, Matthew Libman, and Adam Pally. The Peacock series follows Danny Grossman, a former teenage basketball prodigy who loses everything because of a single incident. Now in debt, he reconnects with his friend, NBA basketball player Stephen Curry, to earn some money. Mr. Throwback stars Adam Pally, Stephen Curry, Ego Nwodim, and Ayden Mayeri.
Arrested Development (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Arrested Development is a satirical comedy series created by Mitchell Hurwitz. The Fox and later Netflix series follows the Bluth family, who lose almost all their wealth after the patriarch of the family is convicted of fraud. Now, the responsibility to take care of the eccentric family members falls upon Michael Bluth, who must save the family business while also dealing with his absurd siblings. Arrested Developments stars Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, and David Cross.