showrunner

noun

show·run·ner ˈshō-ˌrə-nər

variants or less commonly show-runner or show runner

plural showrunners also show-runners or show runners

: a person who oversees the writing and production of each episode of a television series and has ultimate managerial and creative control over the series

A showrunner is more than just a producer. He or she is the creator or co-creator of a show and is a writer as well. These people are the guiding lights for a production. They are making decisions about casting, story arcs, as well as the day-to-day issues of getting a show done and ready for air.—

G. Michael Dobbs

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Below, showrunner Jessica O’Toole talks about what the future holds for Kitty and Min Ho, and whether there’s still hope for Kitty and Yuri. —

Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Jan. 2025 Natasha Rothwell posted the flier as well, while co-star Kendrick Sampson and showrunner Prentice Penny praised the movie on social media. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2025 In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, showrunner Michael Davies revealed that there are plans in the works that will enable viewers to stream Jeopardy! episodes the next day. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 From the beginning, the series was helmed by showrunner Sara Gamble, who will step into an executive producer role for the final season with Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo as co-showrunners. —

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for showrunner