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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Yellowjackets is executive produced by Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson and fellow showrunner Jonathan Lisco. —

Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024 The series was adapted for television by showrunner Rafe Judkins (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), who serves as executive producer with Pike, Rick Selvage, Larry Mondragon, Ted Field, Mike Weber, Marigo Kehoe, Ciaran Donnelly, Justine Juel Gillmer and Dave Hill. —

Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Dec. 2024 Ben Watkins is showrunner, and executive produces via his Blue Monday Productions banner. —

Selome Hailu, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024 Under showrunner Rolin Jones, the adaptation of Anne Rice’s novels is richly written, thrillingly inhabited by its cast and so effortlessly funny with a framing device — the interview of the title — that is thick with intrigue and sly comedy. —

Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for showrunner