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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On Rose’s Season 2 Heroics & Struggles, Her Relationship With Peter & Potential Season 3 Return Shawn Ryan, the show’s creator, showrunner and executive producer, confirmed Evans-Akingbola’s Season 3 return in a recent interview with Deadline. —

Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025 Netflix has yet to announce a premiere date for season 2, which will consist of eight, 30-minute episodes and once again count Lee as showrunner and executive producer. —

Jessica Wang, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025 Rodriguez, a veteran director and showrunner, also produced the original film alongside Elizabeth Avellan. —

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025 Led by showrunner and executive producer Paul William Davies, The Residence is co-executive produced by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. —

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