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Never judge a book by its cover, or a Netflix show by its overly glossy poster.

In fact, as of writing, its managed to clinch the No.

Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon in "Running Point" now streaming on Netflix

1 spot ahead of popular original showsZero DayandAmerican Murder.

What is ‘Running Point’ about?

It quickly becomes clear that whipping this once-great franchise into shape isnt going to be easy.

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It currently holds a solid 82% score onRotten Tomatoes.

Thats pretty strong praise.

Meanwhile,Varietys Alison Herman praised the shows reliable setup and charismatic cast.

Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon in “Running Point” on Netflix

Robert Lloyd of theL.A.

Timescalled it a hectic show but also full of love.

Running Point is a grind.

Brenda Song as Ali in “Running Point” on Netflix

Everyone is working hard but its hardly working said Lucy Mangan ofThe Guardian.

But as of now, the positive write-ups outweigh the negative ones.

Meanwhile, if professional critics like Running Point, seems like Netflix viewersloveit.

(L-R) Jay Ellis as Jay and Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon in “Running Point” on Netflix

The show currently holds a seriously strong 95% audience score (via Rotten Tomatoes).

Should you stream ‘Running Point’ on Netflix?

At its core, Running Point is an enjoyable, and highly glossy, Netflix comedy.

Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon in “Running Point” on Netflix

Plus, Brendan Song is having an absolute ball in her supporting role.

The cast is largely likable making it quite easy to get invested in their personal plights.

Plus, the shorter episodes force the writers to be a little more economical.

Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon in “Running Point” on Netflix

This prevents overly stretched-out arcs and filler episodes.

Running Point certainly ranks high on my list of the most pleasant surprises on Netflix in 2025 so far.

It could even become one of my comfort shows.

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Its simple and enjoyable and definitely has more than a little bit of Ted Lasso about it.

Check out our roundup ofeverything new on Netflix in March 2025for the full slate.

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