#108 – Running Point and the “Folding Laundry” School of Screenwriting
The one where we lend a hand to the brothers on The White Lotus.
Mar 29, 2025
“Brother, could you lend me a hand?” (That’s a question we’ll answer in our White Lotus predictions update at the end of the episode! But first…)
The breezy new Netflix comedy Running Point doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s a breath of fresh air in a season of tense dramas and cheap thrillers (we’re looking at you, The Night Agent). Guest Host Ian Brodsky has watched the whole season and is here to convince you to spend some time with fun characters who constantly get themselves into (and out of) hilarious jams.
Of course, modern Netflix shows also have a reputation for being “background TV” but is that really a bad thing? Chris makes the case for the “tell don’t show” school of screenwriting.
But wait! There’s more!
- Programming news from Peacock, Max, TNT, and TBS (the Turner nets! Remember them?).
- Plus the strange, sad saga of the new 24/7 Simpsons channel (allegedly) streaming on Disney+.
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📺 Review: Running Point
- 🧭 Where to Watch: Netflix
- 🗓️ Episodes: 10 (All Episodes Available)
- ✅ Renewal Status: Renewed for Season 2
- 🤩 Starring: Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, Drew Tarver, Chet Hanks
- 🧑🎨 Created By: Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen
- ⚠️ Light Spoiler Warning starting at 28:15
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🔗 Links:
- Running Point Season 2: Plot, Trailer, Premiere Date, Cast of Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling Basketball Comedy – Jean Bentley and Brookie McIlvaine, Tudum (The Official Netflix Blog)
- 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' Season 5 Premiere to Air on NBC, Peacock – Emily Longeretta, Variety
- True Detective Night Country to Air on TNT, Hacks on TBS – Jennifer Maas, Variety
- ‘The Simpsons’ 24-7 Stream of All 35 Seasons Launches on Disney+ – Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter
- There Is Now a 24/7 ‘Simpsons’ Channel – Matt Singer, ScreenCrush
- Streaming Ratings: ‘Reacher’ Leads Overall As ‘Running Point’ Makes Notable Bow – Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘The White Lotus’ & ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Hit Viewership Milestones – Lynette Rice, Deadline
- Leslie Bibb Explains Partner Sam Rockwell’s Surprise ‘White Lotus’ Casting: “It Was Very Last Minute” – Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter
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