Netflix has officially announced the release date for the second season of a hit sports comedy co-created by Mindy Kaling starring Kate Hudson.

Netflix’s ‘funniest show in years’ fans ‘couldn’t resist’ confirms return date (Image: NETFLIX)

Netflix has officially revealed the launch date for the second series of a smash-hit comedy which swiftly became a viewer favourite last year.

Boasting an all-star ensemble, side-splitting humour and compelling family drama, the new programme co-created by Mindy Kaling became the platform’s top show during its inaugural week of release last February.

Twelve months after the first series arrived, Netflix has now confirmed that viewers won’t need to wait much longer for Running Point series two.

The superb sports comedy centring on Kate Hudson’s Isla Gordon, who becomes the first female president of the fictional NBA franchise the Los Angeles Waves, will return on Thursday, 23rd April.

Loosely inspired by the real-life basketball legend Jeanie Buss, former owner of the LA Lakers, the programme follows Isla’s battles to retain control of her franchise whilst simultaneously managing the relentless drama of her equally troubled family, reports

The Gordons will return for more mayhem on 23rd April (Image: NETFLIX)

Co-starring the likes of Scott MacArthur, Brenda Song, Chet Hanks, and Justin Theroux, countless viewers will be delighted to see Running Point returning just over twelve months after its spectacular debut.

A synopsis released by Tudum reveals: “With the head coach spot wide open, a heartbreaking late-season loss in the recent rearview, and Isla’s most unstable brother back in the mix, the new season of Running Point promises to be another hilarious, compulsively watchable chapter.”

Alongside announcing the release date for series two, Netflix has unveiled its first glimpse at the returning ensemble, plus several fresh additions including Ray Romano and Ken Marino. Further newcomers comprise Tommy Dewey, Richa Moorjani, Jake Picking, Blake Anderson, Duby Maduegbunam, and Aliyah Turner.

Netflix has dropped an exciting first-look at the second season (Image: NETFLIX)

The show garnered glowing praise from audiences, with one IMDb reviewer declaring it was “My favourite tv show this year” and “by far one of the best short shows on Netflix [of all] time”.

Another viewer who was captivated from the outset remarked: “Three hours later I’ve binged almost the entire series and couldn’t stop. Watching back to back episodes without pause, whilst keeping my interest hasn’t happened in a long time!!!

“It’s the perfect combination of comedy, drama, love, sports and GIRL BOSS! Believable plot lines, with a heartwarming story. I can’t see how anyone could not enjoy this series!!!!!”

Fans say Running Point is one of Netflix’s all time best comedies (Image: NETFLIX)
 

A different admirer dubbed it “the funniest show in years!”, noting: “It’s been awhile since I laughed so hard and legit so consistently with a show, every single actor delivers the jokes perfectly!

“Love Kate Hudson and this show brought her back to the top! It is such a complete show since it tackles a lot of topics, family, relationships, women leaders, it definitely has everything you might want and then some. I loved it so much!”

The enthusiastic responses extended to X, where one person wrote: “It’s really funny and also I cannot resist a show set in LA.”

Comedy star Ken Marino joins the cast of season two (Image: NETFLIX)

“#RunningPoint is one of the best shows on netflix rn i love it,” another fan enthused.

A further viewer concurred: “#RunningPoint on Netflix is so funny. Best comedy I’ve seen in a while.”

If you haven’t yet tuned into Oscar-nominated Hudson’s hilarious Netflix comedy, be sure to carve out some time for the debut season of Running Point ahead of its highly anticipated comeback.