The Most Valuable Player
A light series for background viewing that unexpectedly captivates — perfect for those who love "Never Say Never" and want something more fun about women in business.
Netflix will release on February 27, 2025, a comedy about a family that owns the basketball team LA Waves, where the main character Isla Gordon is suddenly appointed president after a scandal involving her brother. The creators — Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen — take the real story of Jeanie Buss (owner of the Lakers) and translate it into a comedic realm, where sports serve merely as a backdrop for family intrigues. The format consists of short 30-minute episodes, with 10 episodes in the first season, and the second season starting on April 23, 2026. The tone is "Gilmore Girls" meets "Ballers": quick dialogues, pop culture references, and unexpectedly accurate observations about how a woman has to prove her competence in the male world of professional sports. Kate Hudson returns to comedy after a decade of romantic roles, while Brenda Song plays her best friend and chief of staff — their duo keeps the series afloat even in the most predictable moments.
The second season will start on April 23, 2026, on Netflix.
The second season has already been confirmed and filmed, and a decision on the third will be made after the reaction to the second.
10 episodes of 30 minutes each.
Rather about team management and family dramas — basketball games are rarely shown, with a focus on the office and personal life.
Locally — yes, the character of Isla is based on Jeanie Buss, but the Waves team is fictional, as are the family intrigues.