Kate Hudson's First Leading TV Foray In Netflix Comedy Debuts With Solid, But Not Glowing Rotten Tomatoes Score

Kate Hudson's first leading television role in a new Netflix comedy debuts with a solid, but not glowing Rotten Tomatoes score. The actress rose to fame for her performance as Penny Lane in Almost Famous, winning a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and earning an Academy Award nomination in the same category. However, during the 2000s, she became known for starring in romantic comedies, including How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, You, Me and Dupree, Fool's Gold, and Bride Wars.

More recently, she starred in Rian Johnson's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and received some of the best reviews of her career since her award-winning breakthrough in Almost Famous. For more than the last decade, Hudson has also had a somewhat consistent presence on television. She had a recurring role in Glee from 2012 to 2013 and a starring role in Apple TV's Truth Be Told season 2 in 2022. However, Hudson has now taken on her first leading role in a television series, and it was just recently released on Netflix.

Running Point Debuts With A Solid Rotten Tomatoes Score

The Netflix Series Released On February 27

Running Point has debuted with a solid, but not glowing Rotten Tomatoes score. Created by Elaine Ko (Modern Family), Mindy Kaling (The Office), Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project), and David Stassen, the new Netflix sports comedy series stars Kate Hudson as an ambitious but often overlooked woman who is appointed president of the family business, the Los Angeles Waves basketball franchise, determined to prove the doubters wrong. Running Point's cast also includes Drew Tarver, Brenda Song, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield, Jay Ellis, Dane DiLiegro, and Scott Evans.

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Now, on the day of its Netflix release, Running Point has debuted with a 67% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, with only 6 reviews at the time of writing, the score is expected to fluctuate as more are published. With season 1 now streaming on Netflix, its audience score should also begin to take shape very soon.

What Running Point's Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Show

What Are The Reviews Saying?

Running Point's reviews are mixed, with many praising its humor and entertainment value while also criticizing its lack of originality. Some critics appreciate its fun, fast-paced comedy and binge-worthy appeal, but others find it uninspired. However, Kate Hudson's performance is a point of praise, with one review calling her "America's new sweetheart," while another argues her talent is wasted on weak writing. Running Point blends workplace and family sitcom elements, delivering consistent fun but failing to break new ground. Fans of Mindy Kaling's style should certainly enjoy it.