This week , On Our Streaming Radar, recent Academy Award nominees return to their comedic roots, a layered detective drama explores morality and ambition, and a mysterious town tightens its grip on those trapped inside it.
Running Point returns for its second season on Netflix, and it continues to prove itself as one of the sharpest comedies in recent memory. The series stars Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Justin Theroux and Chet Hanks.
Hudson plays Isla Gordon, a former party girl turned president of the fictional Los Angeles Waves, a professional basketball franchise. The series draws clear inspiration from the real-life story of Jeanie Buss and the legacy of the Los Angeles Lakers, blending on-court prestige with off-court dysfunction. That history provides the perfect backdrop for a comedy that thrives on both chaos of running a family business.
Created by Mindy Kaling and Ike Barinholtz, the show succeeds because of its witty dialogue, strong pacing, and undeniable chemistry among the cast. Hudson, coming off a recent Oscar nomination, shows not only her dramatic range but impeccable comedic timing. Where some shows struggle in a second season, Running Point avoids any sophomore slump and builds confidently on what made its debut so strong.
I had the chance to sit down with Hudson and Song recently in Los Angeles. You can check out that conversation below.
Next up is Criminal Record Season 2 on Apple TV.
The series stars Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo as Daniel Hegarty and June Lenker, a veteran detective and a rising investigator navigating a complex case in London.
While it carries the DNA of traditional procedurals like Law & Order or Criminal Minds, Criminal Record sets itself apart by focusing less on the crime and more on the people solving it. This is not just a whodunit. It is a why-done-it, a who-got-it-wrong, and ultimately a story about the emotional toll of chasing justice.
Both characters wrestle with ambition, morality, and the weight of their decisions. As Hegarty puts it, no one remembers the saves, only the misses. That philosophy hangs over the series, giving it a grounded edge that elevates it beyond standard genre fare.
I also spoke with Capaldi and Jumbo about the new season. That interview is available below.
Finally, From returns for its fourth season on MGM+.
The series follows Boyd Stevens, played by Harold Perrineau, in a town where once you enter, you cannot leave. What began as a straight mystery has evolved into something far more layered.
Season 4 begins shifting the focus from simply surviving the nightmare to understanding the rules behind it. The show leans deeper into mythology, offering long-awaited answers while simultaneously raising even bigger questions.
The horror elements remain strong, but what continues to stand out are the existential and psychological challenges facing its characters. Perrineau anchors the series with a performance that captures both the emotional strain and the resilience required to lead in impossible circumstances.
I caught up with Perrineau to talk about returning for another season. You can watch that interview below as From streams this week on MGM+.
